IAQ "measurement"

Tiffany Moore

Built Environment Professional

Built Kansas City LLC

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August 31, 2012

In addition to the use of I-Beam audit process in credit 1.1, the sample program in the reference guide eludes to a "measurement" component for thermal comfort, light , carbon dioxide, and contaminants. Can anyone enlighten me as to what this "measurement" entails? The project I am researching is moving directly from an NC certification to an EBOM performance period. Do you think we can build a case for the use of the NC air quality test prior to occupancy as the baseline for the facility? It would be outside the performance period, but not by much and all the furniture would be in place. Any experiences or suggestions on this idea? Thanks!

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Hannah Bronfman

Senior Associate

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Tue, 10/16/2012 - 13:12

Hi Tiffany The audit required for this credit is intended to be a part of a more robust IAQ management program, where teams may measurement and monitoring as desired, but is not an explicit requirement of this credit. To that end, I don't think you can build a case for the use of the NC air quality test prior to occupancy as the baseline for the facility. The credit requires the team to provide a baseline audit using the I-BEAM baseline audit checklists, generating a report of issues found during the audit and then providing written proof that all low/no cost issues have been resolved within 60 days of completing the audit. Take a look at the resources and documentation toolkit tabs, above, for more information on I-BEAM. When documenting this credit, you will need to also provide information on the intent to re-audit the building, a description on how occupant communication / complaints are handled and a couple IAQ-related mitigation plans. Let me know if you have any additional questions, Hannah