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Project Credit Summary
Indoor Environmental Quality Credits
IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance (required)
The clinic meets the minimum requirement of ASHRAE, sections 4-7, establishing minimum indoor air quality performance to enhance the indoor air quality in the clinic, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of its occupants.
IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (required)
By prohibiting smoking throughout the interior of the clinic, and locating outdoor smoking areas at least 25 feet from the entries, indoor air intakes and operable windows, the clinic has minimized the exposure of it building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS, or second hand smoke). As a result, in addition to the lessened wear on interior fixtures and finishes, the health and well-being of the clinic's staff and patients are improved, resulting in lower health care and insurance costs.
IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring (1 point)
The clinic has installed permanent monitoring systems that provide feedback on carbon dioxide levels and airflow rates, and ensuring that the system maintains minimum ventilation requirements, thereby helping to sustain occupant comfort and well-being.
IEQc2: increased Ventilation (1 point)
Outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces within the clinic are at least 30% above the minimum requirements per ASHRAE, thereby improving indoor air quality for improved occupant comfort, well-being and productivity.
IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan (1 point)
The clinic developed and implemented an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for the construction and pre-occupancy phases of the building. By meeting the recommended control measures of SMACNA, protecting stored on-site or installed absorptive materials from moisture damage, and using appropriate filtration media on air handlers during construction, indoor air quality problems were averted, thereby sustaining the comfort and well- being of construction workers and building occupants.
IEQc4: Low Emitting Materials (4 points)
Through the use of low emitting construction materials, such as adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpeting, composite wood and agrifiber products, the clinic was able to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
IEQc5: Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control (1 point)
With the installation of regularly maintained roll-out mats at the main entry and staff lounge entry, ensuring the janitor's rooms are provided with self closing doors, and employing the use of HVAC air filtration media with a MERV rating of 13, the clinic has minimized exposure of its building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants. In addition to reducing building maintenance costs, clean air will support staff and patient well-being and contribute to a reduction in healthcare costs.
IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems - Lighting (1 point)
The clinic provides a high level of lighting system control at 90% of individual staff workstations as well as controllability at all shared multi-occupant spaces, thereby enabling adjustments to suit individual and group needs as well as promoting productivity, comfort and well-being.
IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort - Design (1 point)
The clinic's HVAC system and overall building envelope have been designed to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy, thus providing a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well being of staff and patients.
