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EBOM-2009 SSc2:Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan

Exterior Disinfectants

We have an urban project that is adjacent to an alley way. The project has an issue with public urination in that alley. As a result, they use security patrols to dissuade the practice. But they also use power washing as needed and a Microban disinfectant product no more than 2x per year to breakdown salts. The Microban product does not meet any of the Green Cleaning standards in EQcr3.3. How do I handle this? Microban is technically a cleaning product and doesn't meet any of the interior cleaning requirements. Power washing is also not considered a best practices approach. But obviously urine is a serious bacterial issue. I could count the # of security patrols during performance. But I still have to list this "unacceptable" chemical under hardscape maintenance and deal with the power washing. Any suggestions?

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Tue, 10/07/2014 - 20:05

Have a discussion about disinfectants versus cleaning products? Can you do a comparison to other disinfectants? A lot of hospitals use Microban products in lieu of bleach solutions because it is less environmentally damaging than the bleach.

Tue, 10/07/2014 - 20:16

Hi Susan, That's a good thought, thanks. It's intriguing to consider this is the only LEED 2009 rating system and the only credit I believe that requires VOC compliance with exterior products.

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