SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Indoor Air Quality and Hazards

Topic

Ventilation and Exhaust

Question #

I2.3 — Air Quality Sensors

Question

Are air quality sensors (CO2, Temp, RH) present within the HVAC system and monitored on the Building Automation System (BAS)?

Applicability

Applicable to Office, Healthcare, Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal and Multi-Unit Residential buildings

Answer

Select all that apply:

    • Yes, sensors provide real-time monitoring of IAQ metrics, with a data output interval of at least once every 10 minutes AND measure at least 3 of the following: 
      • PM2.5
      • PM10
      • CO2
      • CO
      • ozone
      • NO2 (nitrogen dioxide)
      • total VOCs
      • formaldehyde
    • No

Description

Maintaining adequate ventilation and thermal comfort within the built environment is important for occupant health and safety, comfort, and productivity

Having sensors measure CO2 concentrations, temperature and relative humidity within the building HVAC system can provide useful information to help manage indoor air quality

Requirements

a. At least one sensor must be installed within a regularly occupied space in the building

b. Demonstrate air quality sensors are present within the HVAC system, as follows:

    • The BAS system must be equipped with sensors to measure CO2 concentrations, temperature, and relative humidity in the air supply serving at least 75% of the occupied spaces in the building
    • Sensors must be non-dispersive infrared and provided by a reputable manufacturer
    • Sensors should be either self-calibrating or regularly calibrated as per manufacturer’s direction

c. Provide BAS readouts that demonstrate how IAQ is monitored on the BAS
d. Provide brief narrative explaining how BAS readings are used to inform building operations & maintenance procedures

Documentation

  • Purchase orders, installation records, maintenance work orders or photos of sensors installed
  • Screenshots of BAS readings
  • Narrative of IAQ monitoring activities
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Adapted BB3 Question

Question 11.04.01 – Have real-time air quality sensors been installed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Suggested Lead

In-house, with third-party support

References

None

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None

Scoring

1 Point per option, up to 3 Max Points

Verification