Waste Stream Audit Report

A required component of credit documentation, the waste stream audit report, with a template and sample shown here, should include a description of the audit procedure, a description of the collection of audited waste and the timing of the audit, and a narrative showing that the audited material is representative of the building's typical waste stream. The report should identify whether the audited waste was measured by weight or volume.

Product Cut Sheets

Look to product cut sheets for information on the certifications and VOC content of flooring and adhesives or coatings associated with flooring. The example here of a tile clearly states that it is FloorScore-certified, but the VOC level for the tile adhesive is not given, and will need to be requested from the manufacturer.

IAQ Photo Documentation

All five SMACNA control measures have to be documented in a photo log. It is easy to take pictures of covered ducts, but don’t forget to also take photos of more process-oriented strategies such as housekeeping and pathway interruption. The pictures should clearly show all the control measures adopted during construction. Photos should be submitted with a brief description, the time and date, and an indication of what SMACNA practice is demonstrated.

Construction IAQ Management Plan

The Indoor Air Quality Management Plan outlines procedures and best practices covering all five areas of SMACNA guidelines. Shown here is a template formatted with the sections the IAQ plan should cover and giving guidance on how to customize the template to develop your own IAQ plan. Also shown here is a sample IAQ plan from a Harvard University project.