I'm having difficulty determining the best way to proceed in regards to utilizing the Air Quality Testing option to fulfill the requirements for this credit. This seems to be the most cost effective strategy for some of our clients. I cannot seem to locate the primary document that is the "EPA's Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants." The link on LEED User does not work.
We were thinking about purchasing some equipment that registered the results of test instantaneous, and performing them over the four hour period outlined in the reference guide. However, I found a CIR that seems to indicate that the only way possible to earn this credit is by applying methods approved by the "Compendium," utilizing canisters or tubes. The CIR is 1/13/2009 and ruling is 3/24/2009.
Can someone clarify:
1. That instant measurements devices cannot be used
2. Where to locate the requirement outlined in the "Compendium."
3. The most successful method to achieve this credit use the Air Quality Testing option.
Thanks,
JD
Shillpa Singh
Senior Sustainability ManagerYR&G
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May 3, 2010 - 5:14 pm
Hi JD and Brittany,
the credit referenced standard is available from National Institute of Standardized Testing (NIST) by calling 800-553-6847 and follow the instruction as in Resources section of the LEED BD&C Reference Guide. More information on the publications is available at this website http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/#I-BEAM In addition, we recommend using this standard available from the same sources: Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air, Second Edition, Compendium Method TO-11A, Determination of Formaldehyde in Ambient Air Using Adsorbent Cartridge Followed by High Performance and Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air, Second Edition, Compendium Method TO-17, Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Ambient Air Using Active Sampling Onto Sorbent Tubes, January 1999
Projects have successfully obtained the credit using this compliance path by following the testing procedures in these three resources. Some spaces that do not meet the testing criteria have to be retested again. A detailed report describing the testing procedures and results would be useful for the review team.