Our inpatient hospital project seeks to satisfy the permanent entryway system requirement of this credit through the use of semi-permanent walk-off carpet tiles that are thoroughly cleaned by internal staff on a regular basis. The semi-permanent walk-off carpet tiles are comparable to the permanent grates, grills, slotted systems, and roll-out mats in their ability to capture dirt and particulates and prevent them from entering the building. The project\'s walk-off carpet tile utilizes needlepunch hair-like face fibers and has a pile height of .165 inches allowing this durable walk-off carpet tile to capture dirt and particulates. Our inpatient hospital project is acutely aware of the importance of creating environments that have exceptional indoor air quality. Owner experience and testimonials have indicated that the semi-permanent walk-off carpet tiles perform as well as - if not better than - the permanent systems, when cleaned on a regular basis. The project\'s inpatient hospital Environmental Services Plan requires maintenance staff to be educated on proper maintenance procedures and to participate in ongoing training to establish and maintain an environment that has a high level of infection control, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other regulatory organizations. The proposed credit documentation is based on a June 2008 credit interpretation ruling that permits internal maintenance staff to clean the walk-off areas on a regular basis in lieu of a 2-year service contract with an outside organization. In addition to all other credit required documentation, the credit submittal will include: - A copy of the Environmental Services Plan indicating that the walk-off carpet tiles will be vacuumed on a daily basis, will be thoroughly cleaned on a weekly basis, and highly trafficked tiles will be replaced on an annual basis. - A signed acknowledgment from maintenance staff that they have read, understand, and will comply with the Environmental Services Plan. Compliance with the Environmental Services Plan will be included in job descriptions for maintenance staff for no less than two years. - A signed letter from the Owner stating their commitment to the Environmental Services Plan for no less than 2 years. - Product specifications for the walk-off carpet tiles. Our inpatient hospital project believes that providing walk-off areas at regularly used entrances and exits that utilize a flooring material that prevents dirt and particles from entering the building, as the semi-permanent walk-off carpet tile does, and being committed to cleaning these areas on a regular basis meets the intent of the first part of the credit. Of course, all other requirements for this credit will be met. Please advise if this will meet the intent, requirements, and documentation required to achieve this point.