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the flushing period, there should be no construction work done in the
vicinity of the space being flushed, such that the flushing result may be
reduced. After flushing, the space should be protected against any re-
contamination.
C
HECK LIST
Contract conditions for the project specifications should require a written
Construction IAQ Management Plan which includes procedures meeting
or exceeding the minimum requirements, as follows:
measures to protect the ventilation system components and air
pathways against contamination during construction;
cleaning procedures to be employed prior to the building being
occupied, in the event that ventilation system components and air
pathways are not adequately protected;
control measures for HVAC system and component protection;
contaminant source control; and
interruption of moisture/pollutant pathways;
Events shall be scheduled to protect indoor air quality by:
permitting adequate airing-out of new materials;
sequencing the installation of finish materials; and
proper curing of concrete before covering.
The Plan should specify the location, type, amount, sequence and timing
of the various control measures, including emergency procedures, and
the labour, materials and time required to implement them. The project
construction documents should address the following:
an overview of tasks to be executed;
a list of reference documents, including specifications, drawing list,
and submittal drawings;
a list of participants in the process and their responsibilities;
a plan for management, communication and documentation;
an outline of the scope of the IAQ Management Plan, including
submittal review, inspection, and enforcement;
the expected written work products, including checklists and
worksheets; and
a schedule of activities.
The project construction documents should require the contractor to:
designate a representative with daily responsibility for IAQ issues;
include procedures related to the IAQ Management Plan on the
agenda during regularly scheduled meetings;
store building materials in a weather tight, clean area protected from
dust, debris and moisture damage;
keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials,
rubbish and other debris resulting from the work. Identify the
storage, disposal and housekeeping practices to be applied to
building supplies and waste materials to protect HVAC systems
from contamination;
submit a construction schedule to prevent materials from acting as
sinks for storage and subsequent release of contaminants emitted
from finishes which have the potential for short-term off-gassing. In
the schedule, the contractor should include appropriate allowances