Action Steps

For residential applications,adopting a no-smoking policy in Homeowners Association policies can be a good strategy for reducing ETS transfer between units.

If IAQ test samples exceed any of the maximum concentration levels, the space must be flushed out with an increased rate of outside air, as recommended by the testing agency, and re-sampled to confirm compliance.

Develop an IAQ management plan detailing your project’s approach to EQc3.1 (if your project is pursuing it) and this credit.

If considering IAQ testing, design the building in a way that maximizes the likelihood of passing the testing.

Include the requirements for building flush-out or IAQ testing in the

Depending on which of the two options you choose for this credit (see Schematic Design), you should start to consider the following two things during predesign:

Fill out the LEED submittal template and upload all supporting documents to LEED Online

For mechanically ventilated spaces, run final ventilation calculations to verify that the design exceeds ASHRAE 62.1-2004 by 30%.

The mechanical engineer continues running ventilation rate calculations during the mechanical design process to confirm compliance with this credit and to inform the design. The ventilation rate procedure is explained in section 6 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004.