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negative pressurisation where appropriate;
x.
cleaning activities during construction;
xi.
replacement of appropriate filter media upon completion;
xii.
details of any monitoring or measurement of pollutants during
construction;
xiii.
implementation of pre-occupancy flush-out
( refer to IEQ 4 )The above requirements shall apply irrespective of whether the
premises is located in a new or refurbished building, if adjacent tenant
areas are occupied/ unoccupied, or where the project is a renovation
of space in an occupied building. Where demolition works are
required, it shall be included in the Assessment.
Where there is minimal construction activity associated with a project
the credit remains applicable, but the submitted report shall detail the
project’s interior (design and layout of spaces) prior to acquisition, and
when completed for the new occupancy.
Documentation
Credit shall be achieved when the Applicant provides the
documentation stated below, to demonstrate compliance:
i.
list responsible person;
ii.
construction IAQ Management system;
iii.
drawings, floor layout plan;
iv.
drawings, engineering plans;
v.
records, logbook;
vi.
record photographs;
G
UIDANCE
Dust and odours generated by various construction activities cause
significant air pollution. High levels of dust, combined with other
pollutants, can cause respiratory problems, inhaled particles may
aggravate asthma, bronchitis, and very small particles may cause
cancer. Dust also reduces visibility, dirties clothing and buildings, and
increases the rate of corrosion.
Best practice can prevent air pollution resulting from construction
activities. A management plan, covering IAQ related construction
procedures should be developed before construction begins with
contractors and be a regular agenda item for progress meetings.
An important part of the management plan is the sequence in which
materials, fixtures and fittings are installed during the phases of
construction. For example, products that emit VOC’s over a relatively
short timeframe should be installed before installing absorbent
materials.
Practical guidance on the control of air pollution during construction is
available from SMACNA [
1], US EPA [
2] and Hong Kong EPD
website [
3]. Though the guidance focuses on activities in occupied
buildings, they are also appropriate to manage construction activities
in new buildings. The guide recommends measures in respect of
1
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). IAQ Guidelines for Occupied
Buildings Under Construction. 2nd. Ed., 2007.
2
The US Government. Environmental Protection Agency. IAQ Design Tools for Schools during Construction.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schooldesign/construction.html#Construction%20Practices3
Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department – Indoor Air Quality Information Centre. Improve the Indoor Air
Quality in Your Building.
http://www.iaq.gov.hk/pamphlets/200911/booklet_building.pdf