The IAQ management plan must include provisions to protect all absorptive materials from moisture damage during construction. For example, absorptive materials should be covered and stored in dry conditions prior to their installation into the building.
If occupants need to move into the space before the total volume of outside air has been applied, they may do so after at least 3,500 cubic feet of outside air per square foot of area has been delivered. After that, the space must be ventilated at a minimum rate of 0.30 cfm per square foot of outside air (or the design minimum) for at least 3 hours before occupancy until the total of 14,000 cubic feet per square foot has been supplied.
The flush-out must supply 14,000 cubic feet of outside air per square foot of area while maintaining internal conditions of at least 60˚F and less than 60% relative humidity.
Consider surveying building occupants several times throughout the year. This is not a LEED requirement but may produce more meaningful data about how the building is performing. Also, if you implement any changes from the corrective action plan, you may want to administer a survey after implementation to verify that the problems were adequately addressed.
If the HVAC engineer, commissioning agent, or other team members will be involved in developing and/or implementing this credit after construction, include that in the specifications.
