SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Focus Area
Indoor Air Quality and Hazards
Topic
Training and Innovation
Question #
I7.2 – Innovation in Indoor Air Quality and Hazards
Question
Is an innovative process or technology in place at the building that goes beyond the requirements outlined in this section?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building
Answer & Scoring
- Yes = Points as indicated below
Select all that apply:
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- Permanent IAQ sensors installed = 1 point
- Corrective actions taken to address any of the hazardous materials risks identified (including, but not limited to radon) = 1 point
- Joint landlord/tenant IAQ initiatives implemented = 1 point
- Other = 1 point
- Not Applicable – Not pursuing Innovation points = 0/0
Max of 3 points
Requirements
- Provide details of the technology or process applied at the building
- Indicate when the technology or process was implemented and the steps that are in place to ensure the technology or process’s ongoing success
- If “Other” is selected, explain how the technology or process has improved the building’s IAQ or hazards management practices for it to be considered innovative
Innovative processes or technologies do not need to be preapproved and will be evaluated as part of the verification process.
Documentation
- Narrative of innovative technology or process and its impact
Suggested Lead
In-house, with third-party support
Value
- The Innovation in IAQ question awards buildings for going beyond requirements outlined in other IAQ questions
- Buildings are encouraged to pursue additional measures to improve indoor air quality at the building
Description
Many processes and technologies exist that go beyond the standards and requirements set out in the BOMA BEST Assessment. If building managers/owners have invested in innovative processes or technologies that go beyond these standards, innovation points can be earned under this question.
References
None
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
New in BOMA BEST 4.0