Hi. At what moment of a project does the IAQ reporting need to occur? If there is a project that has only 3 of its 4 exterior walls in place and installation of ductwork is occurring, do you need to start monthly reports or just confirm they are covered etc.? Can you install ductwork while demo is still occurring?
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Michelle Halle Stern
Senior Sustainability ConsultantGreenwood Consulting Group
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August 25, 2014 - 4:54 pm
Reporting interval is a judgment call, but keep in mind the intent of the credit, which is to protect the indoor environment from contamination related to construction. It's not so much about when you report as making an early plan, implementing that plan and then documenting what you have done along the way. Each SMACNA component has a different critical path. For example if you are storing drywall, you want it protect it from moisture, regardless of how complete the building is. As for your ductwork, you want it covered before anything gets inside it, but that doesn't preclude doing demolition. I would document your ducts as soon as you seal them up, and then at regular intervals to make sure your strategy is still being effective. Photographic evidence is more compelling than just a checklist.