WELL AP Certification

WELL AP Certification How many dwellings in a single building w/ common structural elements are required to be considered Multifamily Residential? - 5 Feature 01 Air Quality Standards: T/F this feature requires an assessor to complete a performance test after occupancy. - True These 2 particles make up a large proportion of dust that can be drawn deep into the lungs. Larger particles tend to be trapped in nose, mouth, or throat. - PM10 and PM2.5 How large are PM10 and PM2.5 particles? - PM10 or= 10 micrometers PM2.5 or = 2.5 micrometers The average life expectancy of a smoker is X years less than that of a non-smoker. - 10 The levels of this airborne pollutant serve as a proxy for other INDOOR pollutants. - Carbon Dioxide What documentation is required for Feature 03 Ventilation Effectiveness? - LOA from MEC engineer & Commissioning Report Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of compound? - VOC How many times higher can VOC levels be indoors than outdoors? - 5x What documentation is required for Feature 04 VOC Reduction? - LOA from architect and contractor What type of filters are designed to absorb VOCs and remove the largest particles? - Carbon filters This type of filter is meant to remove smaller particles. - Media filter (i.e. MERV 13). The higher the MERV #, the smaller the particle it removes. What documentation is required for Feature 05 Air Filtration? - For parts 1 & 2 Filter Accommodation & Particle Filtration = LOA from MEP Engineer & Spot Check Part 3 Air Filtration Maintenance = operations schedule ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) - A sterilisation method that uses UV light to break down microorganisms by destroying their DNA. Often used in food, air, and water purification. Destroys bacteria, virus, and mould spores. What documentation is required for Feature 07 Construction Pollution Management? - LOA from Contractor What 5 items should the Feature 09 Cleaning Protocol document address? - 1. Frequency 2. Procedures 3. Equipment 4. Supplies 5. Training to improve cleaning regimens What is Atrazine? - One of the most widely used pesticides, and a suspected endocrine disruptor associated with cardiovascular problems. Long-term exposure to this widely used herbicide may lead to kidney and reproductive problems. - Glyphosate Exposure to asbestos can