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EBOM-v4.1 EQc1: Green Cleaning
Hello,
Under option 2 - Entryway systems, we need to put in place 10 feet elements in the primary direction of travel.
In our hotel project, the double door entrances leave no space for vertically rolled mats in between. Currently, horizontal rolled mats, approximately 10-15 cm in size, are used to cover all the main entrances of the hotel.
Given this situation, can we meet the requirements of the entryway systems option for this credit?
Thank you in advance for your responses.
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Summer Minchew
Managing PartnerEcoimpact Consulting
LEEDuser Expert
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February 2, 2024 - 2:08 pm
I would say no on this one. GBCI is going to be looking for 10' in the direction of travel as stated within the credit requirements.
Wafa Arif
February 4, 2024 - 10:50 pm
Hi Summer, thank you for your reply.
The dimension in the horizontal direction is actually 6-10 meters in length. While I do understand the credit requirements, the space between our double doors does not allow for a 10' rolled-out mat in the direction of travel (vertical). Are there any exemptions for portfolios such as hotels?
TIA.
Summer Minchew
Managing PartnerEcoimpact Consulting
LEEDuser Expert
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February 5, 2024 - 9:20 am
It's hard for me to understand your specific scenario without a plan but the 10' in the direction of travel is the referenced standard and I am not aware of any exceptions or exemptions for hotel projects. You should reference https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/credit/EBOM-v4.1/EQc1#tab-faq "Option 2 We don't have enough space for ten feet of mat. What can we do?" for further guidance.
Stephen Ashkin
PresidentThe Ashkin Group LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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February 5, 2024 - 1:33 pm
Just want to point out why the requirement is for the mat to be 10 feet.
According to experts in the professional cleaning industry and in studies by ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, as much as 80 percent of all the soil, dust, contaminants, and moisture entering a facility are tracked in on the shoes of building staff and visitors. Soils that can affect occupant/guest health and cost facilities unnecessary time and money to remove if it is allow to circulate throughout the entire building.
The data shows that a mat of 10 feet in length allows each person's foot to step on the mat 2 times which can remove 80% to 90% of the soils on their shoes. Mats of shorter lengths based on how people walk have little impact on removing the soils, protecting occupant health, and increasing maintenance costs.
Sorry that your building does not allow for a 10 foot mat. Hopefully one day architects will figure this out and address the need to design buildings so that these soils can be captured at the door.