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Cleaning protocol

Features/Air/Feature 09

Cleaning protocol

Intent: 

To reduce occupant exposure to pathogens, allergens, and harmful cleaning chemicals.

09: Cleaning protocol
    Post Date: 06 Dec, 2017
    Status: Approved

    Cradle to Cradle Gold and Platinum for Material Health have been accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1. Note that products only need to receive a Cradle to Cradle Gold or Platinum achievement level in the Material Health category, and are not required to achieve Gold or Platinum in all five quality categories, in order to be considered acceptable alternatives for Feature 09, Part 1.
    Post Date: 13 Oct, 2017
    Status: Not Approved

    The Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 and PhD Methodology are not accepted as alternatives for the requirments of Feature 09 Part 1 because the requirements of GreenTag do not match those of these WELL features. Note that products which meet the WELL requirements regarding ingredient content will still contribute to these features and may be communicated as such, in accordance with the WELL branding guidelines (https://www.wellcertified.com/sites/default/files/resources/IWBI%20Trade...).
    Post Date: 23 Aug, 2017
    Status: Not Approved

    Vikings by Rotulo Ecologico ABNT is not approved as an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1. Equivalencies are a comparison of different codes and regulations and are appropriate for projects that wish to propose an equivalent standard, code, or practice to meet the feature intent.
    Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017
    Status: Approved

    The Eco Mark Program has been accepted for Feature 09, Part 1.
    Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017
    Status: Approved

    GECA and SCS have been approved as acceptable alternatives for F09, Part 1, Requirement d.
    Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017
    Status: Approved

    The EU Ecolabel and the Charter for Sustainable Cleaning have been approved as equivalents for F09, Part 1a and 1b.
    Note that Multifamily Residential Pilot projects are required to meet GS-49 for residential cleaning services rather than GS-42.