Air: 7-9 (Precondition)

Question 1

What is Feature 7?

Answer 1

Construction Pollution Management

Question 2

What type of projects is Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management) applicable to?

Answer 2

All

• NEB
• NEI
• C&S

Question 3

Debris; Moisture

What is the context of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 3

• Debris spread by HVAC system
• Moisture present during construction can be absorbed by building materials and furnishings
• Health risk of respiratory ailments and other health complications

Question 4

How many parts are there in Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 4

4

Question 5

Duct; Filter; Moisture; Dust

What are the 4 parts of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 5

1. Duct Protection
2. Filter Replacement
3. Moisture Absorption Management
4. Dust Containment and Removal

Question 6

What is the objective of Part 1 (Duct Protection) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 6

Prevent debris from entering the ventilation system

Question 7

Either; Sealed; Cleaned

What are the strategies of Part 1 (Duct Protection) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 7

​Either

• Sealed and protected during storage, during installation and after installation
• Cleaned before installation

Question 8

What is the objective of Part 2 (Filter Replacement) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 8

Clean filters ensure efficiency

Question 9

What is the strategy of Part 2 (Filter Replacement) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 9

Replacement before occupancy

Question 10

What is the objective of Part 3 (Moisture Absorption Management) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 10

Prevent materials and products from absorbing moisture during construction.

Question 11

Separate; Store

What is the strategy for Part 3 (Moisture Absorption Management) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 11

A designated separate area to store and protect absorptive materials or products.

Question 12

What is the objective of Part 4 (Dust Containment and Removal) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 12

Containment of dust and debris during construction

Question 13

Physical; Mats; Guards

What are the strategies of Part 4 (Dust Containment and Removal) of Feature 7 (Construction Pollution Management)?

Answer 13

The construction that occurs a year before performance verification

• Physical separation of active construction spaces
  
  • Sealing of openings
  • Installation of temporary barriers
• Walk-off mats at entryways
• Power tools have guards or collectors to capture generated dust

Question 14

What is Feature 8?

Answer 14

Healthy Entrance

Question 15

As a precondition, what building types are Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance) applicable to?

Answer 15

• NEB
• C&S

Question 16

As an optimisation, what building type is Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance) applicable to?

Answer 16

NEI

Question 17

What is the intent of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 17

Limiting amount of outdoor contaminants entering via air or soles of occupants’ shoes

Question 18

How many parts are there in Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 18

2

Question 19

What are the 2 parts of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 19

1. Entryway Walk-Off Systems
2. Entryway Air Seal

Question 20

Part 1 (Entryway Walk-off Systems) of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance) applies to ______ building entrances.

Answer 20

regularly used

Question 21

What are the strategies of Part 1 (Entryway Walk-off Systems) of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 21

1. Permanent entryway system (grilles, gates or slots)
2. Rollout mats
3. Manufactured product

Question 22

What are the specifications for strategies of Part 1 (Entryway Walk-off Systems) for Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 22

1. Maintained on a weekly basis
2. As wide as entrance width
3. Minimum 3m / 10ft

Question 23

What is the objective of Part 2 (Entryway Air Seal) of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 23

Limit movement of air from outdoors to indoors within HVAC entrances

Question 24

What are the strategies of Part 2 (Entryway Air Seal) of Feature 8 (Healthy Entrance)?

Answer 24

1. Entry vestibule with 2 normally closed doorways
2. Revolving entrance doors
3. Min. 3 normally shut doors separating occupied spaces from outside

Question 25

What is Feature 9?

Answer 25

**Cleaning Protocol**

Question 26

As a **precondition**, what project types is Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**) applicable to?

Answer 26

* **NEB** * **NEI**

Question 27

# Daily use; Surfaces What is the context for Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 27

Daily use leaves debris, pathogens and allergens on surfaces.

Question 28

# Surfaces; Cleaning; Products; Approved What is the intent of Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 28

Addressing which surfaces are to be cleaned and what cleaning products are approved for use.

Question 29

How many parts are there in Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 29

1

Question 30

What is the part of Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 30

**Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces**

Question 31

# Table; Appendix Generally, what is the specification for the part (**Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces**) of Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 31

**Table A4 in Appendix C**

Question 32

# Plan; List; Schedule; Log What are the strategies for the part (**Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces**) of Feature 9 (**Cleaning Protocol**)?

Answer 32

1. Cleaning **plan** *(Cleaning Equipment and Training section)* 2. **List** of approved product seals *(Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section)* 3. **List** of high-touch surfaces and a schedule of sanitisation and disinfection *(Disinfection and Sanitisation section)* 4. Cleaning **schedule** *(including Entryway Maintenance section)* 5. Dated, maintained **logs** available to all occupants

Question 33

What are Features 7, 8 and 9?

Answer 33

* Feature 7 = Construction Pollution Management * Feature 8 = Healthy Entrance * Feature 9 = Cleaning Protocol