| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.61 |
| Liaison | Greg Kozak |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northwestern University
OP-5: Indoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
William
Bach Project Manager Facilities Management - SustainNU |
Floor area of building space covered by an indoor air quality (IAQ) management program that meets the criteria for this credit:
Gross floor area of building space:
A brief description of the institution’s indoor air quality program(s) (including information about regular auditing or monitoring, mechanisms for occupants to register complaints, and action plans):
All heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are routinely maintained to provide environmentally controlled conditions for occupant comfort and health. Outside air intakes provide fresh air and are located away from harmful emission sources including building exhausts. Temperature and relative humidity levels are monitored and set to inhibit the formation and presence of mold and mildew. In the event that mold or mildew is detected in a building, the HVAC shop and Office of Research safety will be notified and the incident will be investigated to determine and eliminate the causative factor(s).
Only paints with low VOC levels are to be used for maintenance. Our Green Cleaning Policy outlines protocols for purchasing green cleaning products and equipment and seeking feedback/complaints from occupants. Food wastes and other odor producing wastes are to be removed daily. Soap and paper products shall be supplied in every public restroom; each building will have hand sanitizer available as well. Our soap is a type of foam that supports using less water and less waste.
Generator exhaust fumes are prevented from re-entering the building, and generators are connected to carbon monoxide monitoring stations. CO detectors are required within 15 feet of each sleeping room.
The website URL where information about the institution’s indoor air quality program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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