SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Offices
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Enclosed Shopping Centres
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Open Air Retail
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Light Industrial
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Topic
Question #
Question
Applicability
Answer
Indicate which topics are covered in the training:
- IAQ Assessment, Ventilation, Exhaust & Filtration
- Renovation & Maintenance
- Refrigeration & IAQ Hazards
- None
Description
In order for building maintenance staff to effectively manage the building’s Indoor Air Quality & Hazards, training should be provided which addresses the topics of IAQ assessment, ventilation and exhaust, filtration, renovation & maintenance, refrigeration or IAQ hazards.
Over time, technologies and preferred practices in building operations and maintenance change. Providing regular professional development opportunities is a good way to help retain staff. Offering training and educational opportunities related to environmental/sustainable building performance not only benefit staff but improve the performance of the building when staff training is applied at the building level.
Requirements
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- List the names of staff members to whom the competencies covered under these topics would apply
- Training must be provided on the equipment and systems for which the owner or landlord is responsible, covering content such as:
- A review of maintenance practices, such as filter changes, coil cleaning, drain pans, humidifiers, fan operation, cooling tower maintenance, etc.
- A review of applicable IAQ standards and guidelines as well as building performance goals
- Typical causes of IAQ complaints and suggested remedies
- What is radon, health effects of radon exposure, how does radon enter buildings? Applicable guidance and legislation, testing for radon, mitigation of radon, radon and new construction
- Training must be provided on the equipment and systems for which the owner or landlord is responsible, covering content such as:
- Provide the applicable course outline or syllabus
- Provide evidence of competency or training received such as credentials, completion certificate, record of attendance
- List the names of staff members to whom the competencies covered under these topics would apply
Documentation
- Name of building O&M team member who received the training
- Course outline or syllabus
- Training Certificate or Record of Attendance
Adapted BB3 Question
Suggested Lead
References
Crosswalk
Other Notes
Scoring
1 Point per option, up to 3 Max Points