PRIORITY ISSUE 1.0 PROJECT PLANNING/INTEGRATED DESIGN (continued)
ASSESSMENT PROTOCOLS (AP) MINIMUM ACTIONS (MA)
EXPANDED
ACTIONS
(EA)
AP 1.3 Define General Goals and Develop a Communications Plan
Generally define the project scope, considering IAQ findings,
energy efficiency goals and project budget. Determine whether
the project will be a major renovation or addition, which will
require a larger project team, or if it will be a smaller system(s) upgrade.
Ensure that the project's specifications and procurement documentation
(e.g., Request for Proposals) include the specific IAQ and energy efficiency
requirements. Develop a communications plan to share the project's goals
with occupants and other stakeholders, with a clear process for
acknowledging and addressing their feedback and concerns.
AP 1.4 Select a Project Team
Based on the overall goals of the project, form a project team as outlined
in Appendix A. When evaluating proposals, ensure that the project's IAQ
and energy efficiency requirements are adequately addressed, and ensure
architects, engineers, commissioning agents and construction teams
have experience with the type of projects being considered. Ensure that
proposals include specific requirements for protecting students and other
occupants during the construction phases, particularly if the building is
occupied during construction. Make sure that the design and construction
teams include IAQ expertise.
Include a representative from each group of stakeholders in the building,
for example, teachers, administrators, nurses, maintenance staff, parents
and students, if possible.
Note
Including school maintenance staff on the project team helps to ensure
that design goals take maintenance challenges into account and that the
maintenance team understands the design objectives of any new systems.
School maintenance staff often can service facilities more effectively with
simpler systems that are easily accessible.
References for Priority Issue 1.0 Project Planning / Integrated Design:
ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality Guide, Section 1.1
ASHRAE Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits
ASHRAE Standard 189.1, Informative Appendix H
CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool
EPA and CDC-NIOSH: Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
EPA Energy
Star
®
Building Upgrade Manual
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools, IAQ Coordinator's Guide: A Guide to Implementing an IAQ Program
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools, IAQ Reference Guide, Section 3 – Effective Communication
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools, The Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Approach: Providing a Framework for Success
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit: Ventilation Checklist
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit: Walkthrough Inspection Checklist
EPA State School Environmental Health Guidelines
National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide: Planning and Conducting Integrated Design (ID) Charrettes
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction,
Second Edition
See Appendix B: Communication and Education
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