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EBOM-2009 IEQc1.5:IAQ Best Management Practices—Facility Alterations and Additions

Building flush-out of entrance vestibule

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Julie Pollack
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During the performance period for LEED EBOM, the building owner is remodeling the main entrance vestibule to the project building. The vestibule is a separate, enclosed space, 263 sq ft with a wall mounted cabinet unit heater. The alterations will include structural, electrical and interior finishes, involve multiple trade specialties, make substantial changes to the entire vestibule/room, and the site will be isolated from building occupants during the construction. Since this space uses a wall mounted cabinet heater and is not a part of the base building HVAC system, is the flush out of the entire building required?

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David Posada
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Mon, 01/14/2013 - 18:36

Julie, It might depend on how well the vestibule work is isolated from the adjacent lobby. If there is work on the side of the vestibule walls that is being done by workers in the lobby space, then the lobby may be affected by project dust, odors and contaminants. It might be necessary to provide an "airlock" or some barrier between the vestibule and the lobby to properly isolate it from the rest of the building. If that's done, then it makes sense to only flush out the vestibule work area.
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Julie Pollack
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Mon, 01/14/2013 - 20:22

Many thanks, David - that is our plan so hopefully it will meet the requirements.

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