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        | To enhance indoor air quality performance to contribute to comfort and well-being of occupants |  | 
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        | Meet the minimum requirements of sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004 (ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality) 
 Naturally ventilated- ASHRAE 62.1 paragraph 5.1
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        | Minimize exposure of building and occupants to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) |  | 
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        | option 1:prohibit smoking in building and 25' from all openings 
 option 2:only allow smoking in designated areas and ventilate those spaces directly to the outside
 
 option 3:prohibit smoking in public places within residential areas, and properly seal all openings to those spaces that are allowed
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        | monitor ventilation system to help sustain occupant comfort level |  | 
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        | install permanent CO2 monitoring systems that monitor within 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate (ASHRAE 62.1-2004) |  | 
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        | provided more outdoor ventilation to improve air quality |  | 
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        | ventilate 30% more than ASHRAE 62.1-2004 mandates 
 
 
 Naturally ventilated spaces: design to meet the Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237
 and use diagrams and calculations to show how that the design of the spaces meets CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005
 
 OR: use macroscopic analytic model to ensure that it meets minimum ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-2004 for at least 90% of occupied spaces
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        | can increase cost for a bigger HVAC unit and also more energy costs to operate it |  | 
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        | reduced indoor air quality problems resulting from construction for workers and also occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 3.1 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | develop and implement an indoor air quality management plan -meet control measures set forth by SMACNA Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction
 -protect absorptive materials from moisture
 -f HVAC is used during construction all return filters will have MERV of 8 or better
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        | educe indoor air quality problems resulting from construction for the well-being of the workers and occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 3.2 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | 14,000 cu. ft. of air per sq. ft. -60*
 -60% humidity
 
 
 3500 before occupants arrive, then at .30 cfm/sqft
 
 
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 Meet EPA standards for indoor air quality testing
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        | reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants for well-being of installers and occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 4.1 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | adhesives, sealants, and sealant primers must meet SCAQMD Rule #1168 
 Aerosol adhesives meet Green Seal standards for Commercial Adhesives (GS-36)
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        | EQ credit 4.1-4.4 submittal |  | Definition 
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        | EQ credit 4.2 requirments |  | Definition 
 
        | paints and coating used on interior of building must comply with GS-11 (Flat-50g/l; non-flat-150g/l) 
 anti-corrosive/rust paints must not exceed VOC limit of 250g/l (GS-03)
 
 Clear wood finishes must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113
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        | EQ credit 4.3 requirments |  | Definition 
 
        | All carpet and carpet cushion must meet testing requirements of Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program 
 Carpet adhesives meet VOC limit of 50g/l
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        | EQ credit 4.4 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | Composite wood and agrifiber products must contain no urea-formaldehyde resins (as well as laminating adhesives) |  | 
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        | minimize exposure of building occupants to hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants |  | 
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        | -employ permanent entry way systems of at least 6 ft. in length 
 -negatively pressurize spaces adjacent to hazardous areas
 exhaust at a rate of at least .5cfm/sqft
 5Pa on average
 1Pa when doors are open
 
 -ventilated spaces will have a filters with MERV of 13 or better
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        | provide a high level of lighting controls to building occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 6.1 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | individual controls for 90% of building occupants 
 lighting controls for all multi-occupant spaces
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        | provide a high level of thermal comfort controls to building occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 6.2 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | provide individual comfort controls to 50% of building occupants -windows: 20 feet inside and 10 feet to either side count as controls
 
 provide thermal comfort controls to all multi-occupant spaces
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        | provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants |  | 
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        | EQ credit 7.1 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004  Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy |  | 
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        | provide a test for thermal comfort over time period |  | 
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        | EQ credit 7.2 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | agree to implement a thermal comfort survey of building occupants and a plan to correct problems if 20% or more are unhappy 
 measure problems areas in accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004
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        | provide connection to the outdoors with views and natural light |  | 
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        | EQ credit 8.1 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | provide a 2% GF for 75% of spaces 
 simulation model that shows 25 horz. footcandles at 30" above floor level for 75% of occupied spaces
 
 daylight measurements on a 10' grid that get 25 footcandles @ 30" above floor height for 75% of spaces
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        | provide a connection to the outdoors by providing views t the exterior and natural daylight |  | 
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        | EQ credit 8.2 requirements |  | Definition 
 
        | provide a line of sight to exterior glazing between 2'6" and 7'6" for 90% of building occupants 
 plan and section views required to show sight lines to exterior glazing
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