contrisction indoor air wuality management plan

Promote well-being of building occupants and construction workers by minimizing indoor air quality (IAQ) problems during construction and renovation; plan applies to both construction and occupancy phases.

Follow SMACNA AAQ guidelines for occupied buildings under construction (2nd edition); aim to exceed recommended controls.
Protect materials stored on-site from moisture damage.
Do not operate permanently installed air handling equipment during construction unless filtration media meets minimum standards:
- Install filtration at each return air grill and transfer duct with no bypass around filtration; aim for filtration efficiency of at least $ext{MERV} \ge 8$ or equivalent filtration class (e.g., $F5$ or higher per applicable standard).
Immediately before occupancy, replace filtration media with the final design media per manufacturer recommendations.
Prohibit tobacco inside the building and within $25\,\text{ft}$ ( $7.5\,\text{m}$ ) of the building entrance during construction.

Implement a moisture control plan to protect stored absorbent materials from moisture damage.
Immediately remove any materials suspected of microbial growth; dispose of contaminated materials and replace with undamaged materials.
Include strategies to protect the building from moisture intrusion and prevent occupant exposure to mold spores.

Do not operate permanently installed AHUs during construction unless filtered media meets the criteria above (MERV ≥ 8 or equivalent; no bypass; filtration at return grills/transfer ducts).
Replace all filtration media with final design media prior to occupancy, following manufacturer recommendations.

Schedule painting and ceiling work to minimize exposure of upstream materials to VOC emissions; complete painting/finishing before storing or installing dry materials.
Store fuels, solvents, and other VOC sources separately from absorbent materials and outside the immediate indoor spaces.
For renovations involving outdoor activities that generate high VOC emissions (e.g., waterproofing, asphalt, roofing, parking lots): develop a plan to manage fumes and prevent infiltration into occupant spaces; comply with applicable procedures (e.g., NIOSH guidelines).
Prohibit tobacco inside the building within $25\,\text{ft}$ of the entrance during construction (policy reinforced).

Develop a plan based on British Standard BS 5228 to reduce noise and vibration from construction activities; employ low-noise-emission designs where possible.
Construction crews must wear ear protection in areas where sound levels exceed $85\,\text{dB}$ for standard periods.

For renovations with phased occupancy or in new construction, follow the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (2010 edition) and Joint Commission standards to establish an integrated infection control team (owner, designer, contractor).
Use the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) standard published by ASHE and U.S. guidelines to assess risk and select mitigations for construction activities.

What is VOC?
- VOC = volatile organic compounds. Emitted from paints, coatings, solvents, cleaners, and some building materials; can degrade IAQ.
- Management strategies: schedule finishes before occupancy, minimize VOC-containing activities during sensitive periods, proper storage of VOC-containing materials, and adequate ventilation.

SMACNA AAQ Guidelines for occupied buildings under construction (2nd edition)
NIOSH procedures
BS 5228 (Noise and vibration)
FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (2010 edition)
Joint Commission standards
ASHE Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) standards