A no-smoking policy for construction workers is not required for this prerequisite, but is a good practice, especially after the enclosure is installed, and will help achieve EQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management

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A no-smoking policy for construction workers is not required for this prerequisite, but is a good practice, especially after the enclosure is installed, and will help achieve EQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management.

If pursuing a blower door test, ask a blower-door or air-barrier expert to review construction documents and shop drawings prior to the actual testing to ensure that problem areas, including deck to deck partitions, are likely to be sealed according to sp

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If pursuing a blower door test, ask a blower-door or air-barrier expert to review construction documents and shop drawings prior to the actual testing to ensure that problem areas, including deck to deck partitions, are likely to be sealed according to specifications.

If smoking is to be allowed in certain areas (Option 2), integrate deck-to-deck partitions and weatherstripping or pressurization into plans and construction document specifications.

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If smoking is to be allowed in certain areas (Option 2), integrate deck-to-deck partitions and weatherstripping or pressurization into plans and construction document specifications.

In non-residential construction when smoking will be banned (Option 1), incorporate smoking-related signage into plans and construction specifications. Fill out LEED Submittal Template and upload all supporting documentation to LEED Online.

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In non-residential construction when smoking will be banned (Option 1), incorporate smoking-related signage into plans and construction specifications. Fill out LEED submittal template and upload all supporting documentation to LEED Online.

For residential applications,adopting a no-smoking policy in Homeowners Association policies can be a good strategy for reducing ETS transfer between units. This type of policy has also been sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite requi

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For residential applications,adopting a no-smoking policy in Homeowners Association policies can be a good strategy for reducing ETS transfer between units. This type of policy has also been sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite requirements for LEED-NC v2.2. 

Periodic IAQ testing during occupancy is not required, but can be used to help ensure a healthy indoor environment. If pursuing LEED-EBOM certification several credits will help ensure good air quality during occupancy, such as EQc1.1: Indoor Air Quality

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Periodic IAQ testing during occupancy is not required, but can be used to help ensure a healthy indoor environment. If pursuing LEED-EBOM certification several credits will help ensure good air quality during occupancy, such as EQc1.1: Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices—Indoor Air Quality Management Program. 

The strategies required by EQc5: Indoor Chemical Pollutant Source Control are intended to help buildings minimize sources of indoor air contamination during continued building operation. Pursuing EQc5 can help enhance the effects of building flushout or t

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The strategies required by EQc5: Indoor Chemical Pollutant Source Control are intended to help buildings minimize sources of indoor air contamination during continued building operation. Pursuing EQc5 can help enhance the effects of building flushout or testing. 

If IAQ test samples exceed any of the maximum concentration levels, the space must be flushed out with an increased rate of outside air, as recommended by the testing agency, and re-sampled to confirm compliance.

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If IAQ test samples exceed any of the maximum concentration levels, the space must be flushed out with an increased rate of outside air, as recommended by the testing agency, and re-sampled to confirm compliance.

Extra attention must be paid to ensure strict adherence to the requirements for low-emitting materials (EQc4) and the successful implementation of a construction IAQ management plan (EQc3.1)—including a thorough cleanup using low-VOC cleaning supplies. (V

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Extra attention must be paid to ensure strict adherence to the requirements for low-emitting materials (EQc4) and the successful implementation of a construction IAQ management plan (EQc3.1)—including a thorough cleanup using low-VOC cleaning supplies. (Vacuum cleaners with HEPA filtration can also help remove particulates.) 

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