SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Indoor Air Quality and Hazards

Topic

Assessment

Question #

I1.1b – Tenant IAQ Corrective Actions

Question

Has landlord followed-up on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) corrective actions identified in the tenant spaces?

Applicability

All asset classes
Tenant occupied building

Answer & Scoring

  • Yes = 4 points
  • No = 0 points
  • Not Applicable – Owner/landlord occupied building OR Tenant occupied building: The building owner/landlord does not have access to tenant-managed spaces OR No corrective actions have been identified = 0/0

Max of 4 points

Requirements

  1. Demonstrate owner or landlord has followed-up with tenants regarding visual inspection findings (at least once in the last year)
  2. Reference the IAQ visual inspection forms from Question I1.0b and demonstrate any corrective actions taken

    OR

  3. Documentation demonstrating that the building owner/landlord’s does not have access to the tenant managed space (e.g. lease agreement)
  4. OR

  5. Signed letter from owner/landlord or tenant indicating how and why the owner is restricted from the space.

Documentation

  • Copies of follow-up communication with tenants regarding the visual inspection findings
  • Narrative with photos showing corrective actions taken

OR

  • Documentation demonstrating that the building owner/landlord’s does not have access to the tenant managed HVAC systems (e.g. lease agreement)

OR

  • Signed letter from owner/landlord or tenant indicating how and why the owner is restricted from the space.

Suggested Lead

In-house

Value

  • Building off I1.0b – Owner or landlord informs, tenant manages IAQ, tenants should implement corrective actions identified in the IAQ assessment to maintain the indoor air quality at the building
  • Regularly follow-up with tenants to ensure that corrective actions are implemented. Poorly maintained systems in tenant spaces can impact other building areas and negatively affect other occupants

Description

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is achieved through the selection of appropriate and achievable air quality goals, regular surveillance and testing to verify HVAC performance and hygiene, efficient and effective procedures for addressing occupant IAQ concerns, and adequate training for the building management team.

The owner or landlord can play an important role in supporting tenants in determining appropriate and achievable air quality goals, conducting regular surveillance and testing to verify HVAC performance and hygiene, advise on efficient and effective procedures for addressing occupant IAQ concerns, and encourage adequate training for the tenant space management team.

References

None

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

Question 03.03.02 — Has the building manager acted on recommended corrective actions identified in the IAQ audit?