___ is the number one environmental cause of premature
mortality, contributing to ___ premature deaths annually ___, or ______ premature deaths worldwide.
Air pollution
7 million
one in eight
Humans breathe more than ___ of air every day
15,000 liters
Poor ventilation practices can expose humans to ___, ___, and ____.
VOCs
PAHs
Microbial Pathogens
WELL Addresses the 6 major pollutants:
Carbon monoxide Lead Nitrogen dioxide Ozone Particulate Matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅) Sulphur dioxide
STANDARDS FOR VOLATILE SUBSTANCES
The following are met:
Formaldehyde levels less than 27 ppb
Total volatile organic compounds less than 500 μg/m³.
STANDARDS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AND
INORGANIC GASES
The following conditions are met:
Carbon monoxide less than 9 ppm
PM₂.₅ less than 15 μg/m³
PM₁₀ less than 50 μg/m³
Ozone less than 51 ppb
RADON
The following conditions are met in projects with regularly occupied spaces at or below grade:
Radon less than 4 pCi/L in the lowest occupied level of the project
What requirement does feature 1 have after occupancy? Who performs this?
On-site performance test by WELL Performance Testing Agent
INDOOR SMOKING BAN
Building policy or local code reflects the following:
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited inside the project
OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN
Signage is present to indicate:
-A smoking ban within 25 ft of all entrances, operable windows and building air intakes.
-A smoking ban on all decks, patios, balconies, rooftops and other regularly occupied exterior building spaces.
-The hazards of smoking, in all areas beyond 25 ft of the building entrances (if smoking is
permitted in this areas). Signs are placed along all walkways with a distance of not more than 100 ft between signs.
The average life expectancy of a smoker is ___ less than that of a nonsmoker.
10 years
VENTILATION DESIGN
One of the following requirements is met for all spaces:
DEMAND CONTROLLED VENTILATION
For all spaces 500 ft² or larger with an actual or expected occupant density greater than 25 people per 1,000 ft², one of the following requirements is met:
SYSTEM BALANCING
After the HVAC system is installed, the following requirement is met:
After substantial completion and prior to occupancy, the HVAC system has (within the last 5 years), or is scheduled to, undergo testing and balancing.
What documentation is required for the Ventilation Effectiveness Feature?
Letter of Assurance from the MEP Engineer
Commissioning Report
INTERIOR PAINTS AND COATINGS
The VOC limits of newly applied interior paints and coatings meet one of the following requirements:
INTERIOR ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
The VOC limits of newly applied interior adhesives and sealants meet one of the following requirements:
FLOORING
The VOC emissions of all newly installed interior flooring meet all limits set by the following, as applicable:
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard
INSULATION
The VOC emissions of all newly installed interior thermal (excluding duct) and acoustic insulation meet all limits set by the following, as applicable:
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS
The VOC emissions of at least 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased interior furniture and furnishings within the
project scope meet all limits set by the following, as applicable:
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard
What are 2 common examples of VOCs:
Benzene and Formaldehyde
VOC levels can be ___ higher
indoors than outdoors.
5 times
What documentation is required for the VOC Reduction Feature?
Letter of Assurance from the Architect & Contractor
FILTER ACCOMMODATION
If recirculated air is used, the following requirements are met in ventilation assemblies in the main air ducts for recirculated air: