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  1. Air
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Operable windows

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19. Operable windows

Intent: 

To increase the supply of high quality outdoor air and promote a connection to the outdoor environment by encouraging occupants to open windows when outdoor air quality is acceptable.

Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017
Status: Approved

For Feature 19, Part 1, a dedicated outdoor terrace can be provided. The terrace must satisfy the following requirements:a. Must be directly accessible from the tenant spaceb. Must be able to accommodate a minimum of 15% of the total regular project occupantsc. Must be adequately shaded to allow occupants to perform their work without significant glared. Feature 19, Part 2 and Part 3 must be addressed
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017
Status: Approved

To fulfill Feature 19, Part 1, projects may provide operable windows to 95% of the regularly occupied spaces in the office, provided that regularly occupied spaces, which do not have windows, have larger doorways to allow fresh air in, when open.
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