USGBC published a catalog of ID credits that have been pursued. It states the credit category/keywords, whether it was accepted or denied, and gives the basic parameters.
On page 26 of 30, towards the bottom of the page, is the "green cleaning" of an accepted ID credit.
My question is that this seems quite different than what everything else has led me to (btw, im working on a LEED-NC 2009 project. Other posts/resources have led me to believe we should follow EBOM credits for green cleaning.
This credit catalog, however, merely states "final cleanup" products and what standard they must conform to.
Additionally, this document makes reference to a two week flush out and replacement with MERV 13 filters. As part of IEQc3.2, we are doing a flush out prior to occupancy - not at 2 weeks. Similarly, we are changing filters to MERV 13 just prior to flush out prior to occupancy - not at two weeks.
I suppose I need some guidance as to which path is more likely to get the green cleaning ID credit (EBOM, or what is listed in USGBC ID catalog).
anyone know/have any thoughts on this?
Donald Green
Sr Project Manager / Operations ManagerProgressive AE
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January 13, 2014 - 11:57 am
We always use LEED EBOM for this ID credit and have had great success. Provide the IEQp3 template along with the requested Green Cleaning Policy. You must also commit to using “sustainable” cleaning products as much as possible, products must meet the criteria set forth in IEQ Credit 3.3. As well commit to purchasing “green” cleaning equipment to meet the criteria set forth in IEQc3.4. Outline both in the Green Cleaning Policy for IEQp3.
Thank you,
Carrie Laurendine
ArchitectChenevert Architects
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January 13, 2014 - 3:54 pm
thank you Donald. I think the only aspect of all the EBOM we are currently NOT doing is the assessment of janitorial service many months later. From what I gather, we do not need to be doing that.