WELL Questions

Question 1

Which environmental conditions must be measured within 1.6 km (1 mile) of a building for Part 2: Outdoor Air Measurement of Feature 19, Operable Windows?

Answer 1

Ozone, PM10, temp, Humidity

Question 2

What DBA that must be measured at the nearest workstation if a sound masking system is used in open work spaces?

Answer 2

45-48

Question 3

When may a project team submit an alternative adherence path proposal for preapproval?

Answer 3

Before or after registration

Question 4

All lighting except decorative has to dim to what % for dimming controls?

Answer 4

20% when not occupied

Question 5

F56 Solar Glare Control applies to what glaizing?

Answer 5

Daylight - 7’ or higher

Question 6

What type of on-site assessment is required for active furnishings?

Answer 6

Spot Check

Question 7

What are the 3 parts of Integrative design?

Answer 7

Charette, development plan, stakeholder orientation

Question 8

What procedures must be addressed in the written policy for Feature 35, Periodic Water Quality Testing?

Answer 8

Length of time records must be kept, remediation plan for unacceptable conditions

Question 9

Daylight Modeling, requires spatial daylight autonomy (sDA300,50%) to be achieved to what percentage

Answer 9

55%

Question 10

If a sound masking system is used in an enclosed office space, what is the sound level range (in dBA) that must be measured at the nearest workstation?

Answer 10

40-42

Question 11

What is the requirement for pesticides and herbicides used on plants per Feature 10, Pesticide Management?

Answer 11

Hazard Tier 3

Question 12

Which precondition in the Air Concept requires an assessor to complete a performance test after occupancy as an independent means of verifying that the building meets critical air quality requirements?

Answer 12

F1 Air Quality Standards

Question 13

What is the default occupancy that should be used for Features pursued for Core and Shell projects and which are intended to impact all occupants?

Answer 13

250 sq ft / person

Question 14

What is the method of documentation or performance verification for Part 2: Glare Minimization of Feature 55, Electric Light Glare Control?

Answer 14

A letter of assurance from the architect

Question 15

What percentage of the floor area in all offices and other regularly occupied spaces must meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 when hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling systems or electric radiant systems are used?

Answer 15

50%

Question 16

Part 2: Demand Controlled Ventilation of Feature 03, Ventilation Effectiveness, applies to spaces with what level of occupant density?

Answer 16

25 people per 1,000 sq ft

Question 17

Which two features in the Mind Concept concerned with the design and construction of indoor spaces and environments have synergy with each other?

Answer 17

Beauty and Design I and II

Question 18

What percentage of the floor area in all offices and other regularly occupied spaces must meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 when hydronic radiant heating and/or cooling systems or electric radiant systems are used?

Answer 18

50%

Question 19

How many optimizations from the Comfort Concept are available to a project pursuing WELL certification for the New and Existing Buildings type?

Answer 19

7

Question 20

What is the default occupancy that should be used for Features pursued for Core and Shell projects and which are intended to impact all occupants?

Answer 20

250 sq ft / person

Question 21

Which of the following is a radioactive, carcinogenic gas generated from the decay of natural deposits of uranium?

Answer 21

Radon

Question 22

What actions must the designers, owners, managers, and facilities staff take once project construction is complete for Feature 85, Integrative Design?

Answer 22

Tour building as a group and discuss operations