Keep all  product cut sheets until the project has been certified, there is a small chance that you will need to upload these to prove credit compliance after a review.

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Keep all product cut sheets until the project has been certified, there is a small chance that you will need to upload these to prove credit compliance after a review.

It is usually a good idea to do a “mini air flush” (if your project is not attempting EQc3.2) before occupancy to help remove any lingering VOCs from the construction process. This can be as simple as putting industrial sized fans in the window and pumpin

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It is usually a good idea to do a “mini air flush” (if your project is not attempting EQc3.2) before occupancy to help remove any lingering VOCs from the construction process. This can be as simple as putting industrial sized fans in the window and pumping in fresh air overnight or running the HVAC exhaust on high for a few days. (See EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—Before Occupancy if the team wants to do a full flush-out for an additional LEED point.)

Schedule the application of adhesives and sealants so that offgassing does not contaminate other absorptive materials. This is required if projects are attempting EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. For example, do not store

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Schedule the application of adhesives and sealants so that offgassing does not contaminate other absorptive materials. This is required if projects are attempting EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. For example, do not store or install acoustic ceiling tile before flooring and wall adhesives are put down, because ceiling tiles will absorb the off-gassing of paint and floor adhesives and contaminate the air over a longer time period.

Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all the items being tracked for each material across MR and EQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the millworker for regional information for MRc5, certified wood information

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Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all the items being tracked for each material across MR and EQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the millworker for regional information for MRc5, certified wood information for MRc7, and information about adhesives installed on sight for EQc4.1. If one spreadsheet collects all the data, it can streamline your documentation, associated research, and help with quality control. (See the Materials Calculator in the Documentation Toolkit.)

Achieving this credit can also help achieve EQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy, if your project pursues the air-testing option for this credit. Using low-VOC products improves your odds of passing the air quality tests. 

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Achieving this credit can also help achieve EQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy, if your project pursues the air-testing option for this credit. Using low-VOC products improves your odds of passing the air quality tests. 

Low-emitting products can be part of a more comprehensive IAQ management plan, as required for EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. A comprehensive IAQ plan covers all adhesives, sealants, paint, coatings, composite mater

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Low-emitting products can be part of a more comprehensive IAQ management plan, as required for EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. A comprehensive IAQ plan covers all adhesives, sealants, paint, coatings, composite materials, and overall construction best practices protecting air quality.  

Have the commissioning agent review the OPR and BOD and confirm that system design and installation will meet the credit requirements for operating ranges. 

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Have the commissioning agent review the OPR and BOD and confirm that system design and installation will meet the credit requirements for operating ranges. 

 As a best practice, ensure that O&M manuals include the following:General and specific instructions on the maintenance and operation of controlsSeasonal settings and changeoversLimits in the adjustment of manual controlsMaintenance and insp

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As a best practice, ensure that O&M manuals include the following:

General and specific instructions on the maintenance and operation of controls
Seasonal settings and changeovers
Limits in the adjustment of manual controls
Maintenance and inspection schedule for all thermal and other environmental and thermal condition-related building systems.

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