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Perform an annual indoor air quality audit to understand the building’s air quality and identify opportunities to increase occupant health and satisfaction. This can be self-performed or contracted. Meet with stakeholders to review performance and potential improvements, and finalize the plan at the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting.
Implementation Requirements
- Review the US EPA’s free online educational modules to learn about common contaminant pathways and resolutions for indoor air quality in various building types.
- Perform an annual air quality audit aligned with the US EPA’s I-BEAM audit protocol, as summarized below.
Minimum requirements for the annual air quality audit:- Assess indoor spaces, exterior spaces, and HVAC systems for signs of air quality issues using the audit forms provided
- Log the findings of the assessment, and demonstrate corrective action
- For improvement opportunities that carry larger costs, consider budgeting for implementing those opportunities in the future.
- In advance of the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting, meet with key stakeholders to evaluate indoor air quality improvement initiatives that should be formally considered.
Submittal Requirements
- Air quality audit report
- Summary of the current-year air quality optimization measures considered and the implementation plan for feasible improvements. This may be included in the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting Report. (See "Annual Sustainability Planning Report Template")
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Perform an annual indoor air quality audit to understand the building’s air quality and identify opportunities to increase occupant health and satisfaction. This can be self-performed or contracted. Meet with stakeholders to review performance and potential improvements, and finalize the plan at the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting.
Implementation Requirements
- Review the US EPA’s free online educational modules to learn about common contaminant pathways and resolutions for indoor air quality in various building types.
- Perform an annual air quality audit aligned with the US EPA’s I-BEAM audit protocol, as summarized below.
Minimum requirements for the annual air quality audit:- Assess indoor spaces, exterior spaces, and HVAC systems for signs of air quality issues using the audit forms provided
- Log the findings of the assessment, and demonstrate corrective action
- For improvement opportunities that carry larger costs, consider budgeting for implementing those opportunities in the future.
- In advance of the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting, meet with key stakeholders to evaluate indoor air quality improvement initiatives that should be formally considered.
Submittal Requirements
- Air quality audit report
- Summary of the current-year air quality optimization measures considered and the implementation plan for feasible improvements. This may be included in the Annual Sustainability Planning Meeting Report. (See "Annual Sustainability Planning Report Template")
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