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The HPSB Guiding Principles for New Construction and Major Renovations

The Guiding Principles for New Construction addresses indoor environmental quality through ventilation and thermal comfort, specifically adherence with ASHRAE Standards 55-2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy and 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, as well as moisture control to minimize mold contamination and building damage. Optimizing daylighting, specifying low-emitting materials, and protecting indoor air quality during construction is made explicit. Prohibiting, through policy and signage, the ability to smoke within 25 feet of building entrances, windows and ventilation intakes is similarly advised.

http://www.wbdg.org/references/fhpsb_new.php

Relation to IEQ: ventilation and thermal comfort, moisture control, daylighting, low-emitting materials, IAQ during construction, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control

The HPSB Guiding Principles for Existing Buildings

The Guiding Principles for Existing Buildings advises buildings be upgraded to meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy and ASHRAE 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality among other IEQ best practices including moisture control policies, occupant controlled lighting, low-emitting material specifications, pesticide management, and environmental tobacco smoke control.

http://www.wbdg.org/references/fhpsb_existing.php

Relation to IEQ: ventilation and thermal comfort, moisture control, daylighting and lighting controls, low-emitting materials, integrated pest management, environmental tobacco smoke control

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (2009)

LEED Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EB+OM) dedicates an entire prerequisite and credit section to enhancing the indoor environmental quality of the existing infrastructure. Implementing an assortment of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) best management practices (BMPs) are encouraged, from increasing overall outdoor ventilation 30% to putting in place conscious management programs for both indoor and outdoor air distributions. Providing controllability of internal systems as well as access to natural sunlight is encouraged. Ensuring the IEQ of the existing building remains healthy through occupation with an effective green cleaning program is also a component of LEED-EB:O&M.

Relation to IEQ
Credit ID Credit Name
IEQp1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
IEQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
IEQp3 Green Cleaning Policy
IEQc1.1 Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Indoor Air Quality Management Program
IEQc1.2 Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
IEQc1.3 Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Increased Ventilation
IEQc1.4 Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
IEQc1.5 Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Indoor Air Quality Management for Facility Alterations and Additions
IEQc2.1 Occupant Comfort – Occupant Survey
IEQc2.2 Controllability of Systems – Lighting
IEQc2.3 Occupant Comfort – Thermal Comfort Monitoring
IEQc2.4 Daylight and Views
IEQc3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program
IEQc3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
IEQc3.3 Green Cleaning – Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials
IEQc3.4 Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment
IEQc3.5 Green Cleaning – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
IEQc3.6 Green Cleaning – Indoor Integrated Pest Management
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=8876

LEED for Commercial Interiors (2009)

Low-emitting materials that give off little to no harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are promoted in LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) for creating a healthy indoor environment. Credits are further dedicated to providing individual controllability to 90% and 50% of the tenant occupants for the lighting and thermal systems respectfully.

Relation to IEQ
Credit ID Credit Name
IEQp1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
IEQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
IEQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
IEQc2 Increased Ventilation
IEQc3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program
IEQc3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
IEQc4.1 Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants
IEQc4.2 Low-Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings
IEQc4.3 Low-Emitting Materials – Flooring Systems
IEQc4.4 Low-Emitting Materials – Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
IEQ4.5 Low-Emitting Materials – Systems Furniture and Seating
IEQc5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
IEQc6.1 Controllability of Systems – Lighting
IEQc6.2 Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort
IEQc7.1 Thermal Comfort – Design
IEQc7.2 Thermal Comfort – Verification
IEQc8.1 Daylight and Views – Daylight
IEQc8.2 Daylight and Views – Views for Seated Spaces
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=8874

LEED for New Construction (2009)

LEED for New Construction (LEED NC) highlights indoor environmental quality in a fully dedicated credit category. Construction has great effect on future IEQ. Credits are awarded for optimizing indoor air quality (IAQ) through the specification of low-emitting materials and pre-occupation flush outs. Monitoring carbon dioxide levels, employing permanent entryway systems, and increasing ventilation levels further contribute to a healthy IAQ. Providing individual control over both lighting and thermal comfort contributes beyond air quality to an overall healthy indoor environment.

Relation to IEQ
Credit ID Credit Name
IEQp1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
IEQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
IEQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
IEQc2 Increased Ventilation
IEQc3.1 Green Cleaning – High Performance Cleaning Program
IEQc3.2 Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
IEQc4.1 Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants
IEQc4.2 Low-Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings
IEQc4.3 Low-Emitting Materials – Flooring Systems
IEQc4.4 Low-Emitting Materials – Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
IEQc5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
IEQc6.1 Controllability of Systems – Lighting
IEQc6.2 Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort
IEQc7.1 Thermal Comfort – Design
IEQc7.2 Thermal Comfort – Verification
IEQc8.1 Daylight and Views – Daylight
IEQc8.2 Daylight and Views – Views for Seated Spaces
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=8868

Green Globes New Construction

Green Globes New Construction accounts for indoor environmental quality though the predesign, schematic design, design development, construction, contracting, and commissioning stages of the building project. Occupant well-being and a healthy environment are stressed through the evaluation of indoor and outdoor sources of pollutants as well as the accompanying acoustical conditions of the site.

Example Survey Questions
Questions
Is there a commitment to provide healthy indoor air?
Has an analysis been done of the local noise pollution levels and sources?
Is there a requirement that design criteria for the ventilation system meet ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality?
Is there a requirement that there be moisture control in the building to prevent mold?
Does the design integrate CO2 monitoring?
Are there local exhausts in areas where contaminants will be generated?
Has the Project Authority approved a building flush-out or bake-off strategy before occupancy?
Have practices been reviewed to minimize the noise effects on workers, the present occupants, and adjacent communities during construction?
http://www.thegbi.org/green-globes/new-construction.asp

Green Globes Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB)

Green Globes CIEB addresses a healthy indoor environment through questions pertaining to the ventilation system, filtration system, humidification system, cooling towers, parking lots, pollution control and indoor air quality (IAQ) management.

Example Survey Questions
Questions
Are air intakes located far from sources of pollution such as parking areas, bus stops, cooling towers or stagnant water?
Are outdoor air intakes checked regularly to ensure that the openings are protected and free from obstruction?
Is there easy access for cleaning and inspecting filters?
Are filters able to remove particles from incoming air (Efficiency Grade between 60% and 85% Dust Spot or a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8)?
Is there a program of regular maintenance and cleaning of the cooling towers that includes monthly inspection for evidence of mold or slime?
Are there measures to prevent intake of exhaust fumes from the loading dock and parking areas?
Does the contract with the cleaning contractors specifically state that they are to use environmentally preferable cleaning materials?
Is smoking permitted in the building?
http://www.thegbi.org/green-globes/continual-improvement-for-existing-buildings.asp