Currently doing a LEED v.2009 project and are looking to pursue IEQc3.2, Option 2. We got a question from the air quality tester asking about the specific requirements for testing. The testing specification which was prepared requests that the tester "perform airborne mold and mildew sampling to identify species present within simultaneous indoor and outdoor reading."
Question 1: Other than mold spores that exist at PM10 or less, does LEED require any other tests to specifically detect mold?
Question 2: If yes to Question 1, does LEED require specific 'species' of mold to be identified in the test or can a simplified spore trap test be conducted to use as an indicator that mold spores are present?
Thanks so much, in advance, for everyone's time.
Tom Nichols
LEED AP (O+M)4 Elements Group
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April 29, 2014 - 2:34 pm
LEED EQ 3.2 options 2 does not require airborne mold sampling. Carbon Monoxide, PM10, TVOC, Formaldehyde and 4-PCH are the only required tests. Indoor sampling only, outdoor comparison samples are not required.
Christopher Strunk
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April 29, 2014 - 3:11 pm
Thanks so much, Thomas. That was my understanding of the credit language, as well.