— INDOOR AIR QUALITY PERFORMANCE EQc1 1–10 points
室内空气质量绩效 EQc1 1-10分
To support IAQindoor air quality (IAQ) awareness and identify opportunities for additional air quality improvements or energy savings.
支持室内空气质量（IAQ）意识提升，并识别进一步改善空气质量或节约能源的机会。
Option 1. Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring 12–10 AND/OR
选项 1. 持续室内空气监测 2–10 和/或
Option 2. Targeted One-Time Air Testing 1–3 AND/OR
选项 2. 针对性单次空气检测 1–3 和/或
Option 3. Targeted One-Time Individual Volatile Organic Compounds 1–2 Testing
选项 3. 针对性单次个体挥发性有机化合物 1–2 检测
Option 1. Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring (12–10 points) Continuously measure one or more of the indicated indoor air parameters for a minimum of three consecutive months at an interval of no longer than one hour (15 minutes for carbon dioxide), with data collected at any point during the 12-month reporting period. Monitors must be building grade or better. Points for continuously monitoring parameters are shown in Table 1. Projects can earn additional points by demonstrating compliance with the minimum and enhanced IAQ limits indicated in Table 1.
Option 1. Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring (12–10 points) Continuously measure one or more of the indicated indoor air parameters for a minimum of three consecutive months at an interval of no longer than one hour (15 minutes for carbon dioxide), with data collected at any point during the 12-month reporting period. Monitors must be building grade or better. Points for continuously monitoring parameters are shown in Table 1. Projects can earn additional points by demonstrating compliance with the minimum and enhanced IAQ limits indicated in Table 1.
Table 1. Points for Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring Parameter Benchmark LEED Points Carbon dioxide (CO2) > 1,000 ppm 2 1,000 ppm 3 800 ppm 4 PM2.5 > 15 µg/m3 2 15 µg/m3 3 12 µg/m3 4 TVOC Any level 2 Meet the data requirements for each parameter for each sensor as follows:
Table 1. Points for Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring Parameter Benchmark LEED Points Carbon dioxide (CO2) > 1,000 ppm 2 1,000 ppm 3 800 ppm 4 PM2.5 > 15 µg/m3 2 15 µg/m3 3 12 µg/m3 4 TVOC Any level 2 Meet the data requirements for each parameter for each sensor as follows:
• Carbon dioxide (CO ): 95th percentile value
• 二氧化碳（CO2）：第95百分位值
• PM2.5: Daily average
• PM2.5：日平均值
• TVOC: Daily average in units of parts per million or micrograms per cubic meter
• TVOC：日平均值，单位为百万分率或微克每立方米
Option 2. Targeted One-Time Air testing (1–3 points) Test for parameters listed in Table 2 at least once during the 12-month reporting period. Include a concurrent measurement of outdoor ambient air quality within the project boundary for reference comparison. One point is available for testing and meeting the minimum IAQ limit for every two parameters listed in Table 2, for a total of up to 3 points. Use one of the allowed test methods listed in Table 2. One-time Air testing. Project teams may use laboratory-based or direct-read test methods.
Option 2. Targeted One-Time Air testing (1–3 points) Test for parameters listed in Table 2 at least once during the 12-month reporting period. Include a concurrent measurement of outdoor ambient air quality within the project boundary for reference comparison. One point is available for testing and meeting the minimum IAQ limit for every two parameters listed in Table 2, for a total of up to 3 points. Use one of the allowed test methods listed in Table 2. One-time Air testing. Project teams may use laboratory-based or direct-read test methods.
Table 2. One-Time Air Testing Parameter Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (µg/m3) Laboratory-Based Direct-Reading Instrument Minimum Specifications Carbon 9 ppm and no more than ISO 4224 Direct calibrated monoxide 2 ppm above outdoor EPA Compendium Method electrochemical (CO) levels IP-3 instrument with accuracy GB/T 18883-2002 for of ±3% of reading and projects in China resolution of 0.1 ppm NDIR CO sensors with accuracy of 1% of 10 ppm full scale and display resolution of less than 0.1 ppm Particulates: ISO class 8 or lower per IP-10A Accuracy (±): Greater of 5 PM 10 ISO 14644-1:2015 μg/m3 or 20% of reading OR Resolution (±): 5 μg/m3 meet 50 μg/m3 Particulates: ISO class 8 or lower per IP-10A Accuracy (±): Greater of 5 PM2.5* ISO 14644-1:2015 μg/m3 or 20% of reading OR Resolution (±): 5 μg/m3 meet 12 μg/m3 OR, for projects located in an area where the national standard or guideline for PM2.5 is exceeded, meet 35 μg/m3 Ozone 0.07 ppm ISO 13964 Monitoring device with ASTM D5149-02 accuracy greater of 5 ppb or 20% of reading and Parameter Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (µg/m3) Laboratory-Based Direct-Reading Instrument Minimum Specifications EPA designated methods resolution (5 min average for ozone data) ± 5 ppb Nitrogen 40 µg/m3 (21 ppb) Monitoring device with dioxide (NO2) measurement range of 0– 500 ppb and lower detectable limit of 5 ppb TVOC* N/A Monitoring device that meets or exceeds building grade sensor
Table 2. One-Time Air Testing Parameter Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (µg/m3) Laboratory-Based Direct-Reading Instrument Minimum Specifications Carbon 9 ppm and no more than ISO 4224 Direct calibrated monoxide 2 ppm above outdoor EPA Compendium Method electrochemical (CO) levels IP-3 instrument with accuracy GB/T 18883-2002 for of ±3% of reading and projects in China resolution of 0.1 ppm NDIR CO sensors with accuracy of 1% of 10 ppm full scale and display resolution of less than 0.1 ppm Particulates: ISO class 8 or lower per IP-10A Accuracy (±): Greater of 5 PM 10 ISO 14644-1:2015 μg/m3 or 20% of reading OR Resolution (±): 5 μg/m3 meet 50 μg/m3 Particulates: ISO class 8 or lower per IP-10A Accuracy (±): Greater of 5 PM2.5* ISO 14644-1:2015 μg/m3 or 20% of reading OR Resolution (±): 5 μg/m3 meet 12 μg/m3 OR, for projects located in an area where the national standard or guideline for PM2.5 is exceeded, meet 35 μg/m3 Ozone 0.07 ppm ISO 13964 Monitoring device with ASTM D5149-02 accuracy greater of 5 ppb or 20% of reading and Parameter Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (µg/m3) Laboratory-Based Direct-Reading Instrument Minimum Specifications EPA designated methods resolution (5 min average for ozone data) ± 5 ppb Nitrogen 40 µg/m3 (21 ppb) Monitoring device with dioxide (NO2) measurement range of 0– 500 ppb and lower detectable limit of 5 ppb TVOC* N/A Monitoring device that meets or exceeds building grade sensor
NOTE: May not earn points for both targeted one-time air testing and continuous indoor air monitoring for the same parameter. AND/OR
注意：同一参数不能同时通过针对性单次空气检测和持续室内空气监测获得积分。和/或
Option 3. Targeted One-Time Individual Volatile Organic Compounds Testing (2 points) Test for all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) listed in Table 3 at least once during the 12- month reporting period. Laboratories that conduct the tests must be accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for the test methods they use. Calculate the total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) value per EN 16516:2017; CDPH Standard Method v1.2 2017, Section 3.9.4;6 or an alternative calculation method if a full method description is included in the test report. If the TVOC levels exceed 500 µg/m3, investigate for potential issues by comparing the individual VOC levels to associated cognizant authority health-based limits. Correct any identified issues and retest. Two points are available for demonstrating that all contaminants do not exceed the concentration limits listed in Table 3.
Option 3. Targeted One-Time Individual Volatile Organic Compounds Testing (2 points) Test for all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) listed in Table 3 at least once during the 12- month reporting period. Laboratories that conduct the tests must be accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for the test methods they use. Calculate the total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) value per EN 16516:2017; CDPH Standard Method v1.2 2017, Section 3.9.4;6 or an alternative calculation method if a full method description is included in the test report. If the TVOC levels exceed 500 µg/m3, investigate for potential issues by comparing the individual VOC levels to associated cognizant authority health-based limits. Correct any identified issues and retest. Two points are available for demonstrating that all contaminants do not exceed the concentration limits listed in Table 3.
Table 3. One-Time Air Testing of Individual Volatile Organic Compounds Contaminant (CAS#) Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (Laboratory-Based) TVOC Investigate and take corrective ISO 16000-6; action if levels exceed 500 µg/m3. EPA TO-17; EPA TO-15 Formaldehyde 50-00-0 20 µg/m3 (16 ppb) ISO 16000-3, 4; 6 CDPH, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.2,” January 2017, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ccdphp/deodc/ehlb/iaq/cdph%20document%20library/cdph- iaq_standardmethod_v1_2_2017_ada.pdf. Contaminant (CAS#) Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (Laboratory-Based) EPA TO-11a; Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 140 µg/m3 EPA comp. IP-6A; ASTM D5197-16 Benzene 71-43-2 3 µg/m3 ISO 16000-6; EPA IP-1; Hexane (n-) 110-54-3 7,000 µg/m3 EPA TO-17; EPA TO-15; Naphthalene 91-20-3 9 µg/m3 ISO 16017-1, 2; Phenol 108-95-2 200 µg/m3 ASTM D6196-15 Styrene 100-42-5 900 µg/m3 Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 35 µg/m3 Toluene 108-88-3 300 µg/m3 Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 200 µg/m3 Dichlorobenzene (1,4-) 106-46-7 800 µg/m3 Xylenes—total 108-38-3, 95-47-6, 700 µg/m3 and 106-42-3
Table 3. One-Time Air Testing of Individual Volatile Organic Compounds Contaminant (CAS#) Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (Laboratory-Based) TVOC Investigate and take corrective ISO 16000-6; action if levels exceed 500 µg/m3. EPA TO-17; EPA TO-15 Formaldehyde 50-00-0 20 µg/m3 (16 ppb) ISO 16000-3, 4; 6 CDPH, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers, Version 1.2,” January 2017, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ccdphp/deodc/ehlb/iaq/cdph%20document%20library/cdph- iaq_standardmethod_v1_2_2017_ada.pdf. Contaminant (CAS#) Concentration Limit Allowed Test Methods (Laboratory-Based) EPA TO-11a; Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 140 µg/m3 EPA comp. IP-6A; ASTM D5197-16 Benzene 71-43-2 3 µg/m3 ISO 16000-6; EPA IP-1; Hexane (n-) 110-54-3 7,000 µg/m3 EPA TO-17; EPA TO-15; Naphthalene 91-20-3 9 µg/m3 ISO 16017-1, 2; Phenol 108-95-2 200 µg/m3 ASTM D6196-15 Styrene 100-42-5 900 µg/m3 Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 35 µg/m3 Toluene 108-88-3 300 µg/m3 Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 200 µg/m3 Dichlorobenzene (1,4-) 106-46-7 800 µg/m3 Xylenes—total 108-38-3, 95-47-6, 700 µg/m3 and 106-42-3