WELL Addenda
WELL ADDENDA
Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “75% of all desks or regularly occupied seats…” to “75% of all workstations…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2b, change “95% of all desks or regularly occupied seats…” to “95% of all workstations…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Spatial daylight autonomy (sDA300,50%) is achieved for at least 55% of regularly occupied space. In other words, at least 55% of the space receives at least 300 lux [28 fc] of |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "(Option 2 or Option 3)" after "Daylight Credit" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: ", at least" before "2 points" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "for Option 2 or 75% for Option 3" after "90%" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 2a, add: "(excluding skylights)" after "All glazing..." |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 1b, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "above the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 2a, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "from the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 2b, remove: "(Vision Glass)" after "from the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “The following conditions are met:” to “The following conditions are met on façades along regularly occupied spaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Stair width set at a minimum of 1.4 m [56 in] between handrails, or the maximum width allowable by local code. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 2a and Part 2b, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main project entrance" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "the stair" after "throughout" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 3e, remove: "the stairs are" after "when" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 2c, remove: "maximum" after ", or the". Add: "width" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 Add: "throughout the stair:" after "...by incorporating at least 2 of the following" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "AND PROMOTION" after "STAIR ACCESSIBILITY" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "throughout the space" before "Wayfinding signage" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "STAIR PROMOTION" after "PART 2:". Add: " STAIRCASE DESIGN" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "entrance to the building or the edge of its lobby". Add: "building's main entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Clearly visible from the main entrance to the project, or located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance". Add: "Clearly visible from the building’s main entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area, or are located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: ", or the maximum allowable by local code" after "between handrails" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: ", including, decorative painting" after "Artwork" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "f. Biophilic elements" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change the first line of Part 1 from "The following requirements are met for at least one common staircase:" to "In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change the first line of Part 3 from "Both common stairs and paths of frequent travel display elements of aesthetic appeal in incorporating at least 2 of the following:" to "In projects of 2 to 4 floors, common stairs, entryways and corridors display elements of aesthetic appeal by incorporating at least 2 of the following:" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “The following requirements are met:” to “The following requirements are met for at least one common staircase:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one staircase meets the following requirements:” to “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “Both stairs and paths of frequent travel…” to “Both common stairs and paths of frequent travel…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "elementary and middle schools". Add: "early education and primary schools" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr, 2017, after "Incentives for employees...with Feature 65", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 24 Oct, 2016." |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. $200 or greater reimbursements or incentive payments in every 6-month period that an employee |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "c. A subsidy of at least $240 per year is available to each interested employee to cover the costs of |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "d. A subsidy of at least $240 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of fitness or training |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "e. A subsidy of at least $50 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of a bicycle share |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Incentives that encourage greater levels of physical activity through reimbursement of gym memberships or other means of physical activity can help people develop and maintain regular exercise routines and achieve greater fitness levels". |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "A plan with at least 2 of the following is developed and implemented". Add: "At least two of the following are implemented for all full-time employees" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "a. Tax-exempt payroll deductions relating to bicycle commuting and mass transit (such as the |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "Early education, elementary and middle schools". Add: "Early education and primary schools" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Add: "from a qualified professional" after "The following is offered" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 In part title, remove: "Professional" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In 26 Jul, 2017 AAP, remove: “per hectare [17.5 DU/acre]”. Add: "per acre [17.5 DU/hectare]" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In 26 Jul, 2017 AAP, remove: “5,050 m2/hectare [22,000 ft2/acre]”. Add: "5,050 m2/acre [22,000 ft2/hectare]" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "and plazas" after "walking paths" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or open air courtyard" after "b. A plaza" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or other landscaped elements" after "c. A garden" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "The project is eligible for at least 3 points in the LEED BD+C: New Construction "Surrounding |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m [164 ft]". Add: "200 m [650 ft]" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "accessible" after "following spaces is". Add: "with complimentary access" after "building's main entrance" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "a. Parks with playgrounds, workout stations, trails or an accessible body of water". Add: "a. A green space or park with playground features" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. Complimentary access to gyms, playing fields or swimming pools". Add: "A workout station or fitness zone" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "c. A trail network." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "d. An accessible body of water or public swimming pool." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "e. A gym, fitness, or training center." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "f. A recreational field." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "access to" after "through complimentary" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "complimentary access to" after "occupants provide" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "At least one of the following is accessible within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] walking distance of the building". Add: "At least one of the following spaces is accessible within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] walking distance of the building’s main entrance" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 31 Jul, 2019
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31 Jul, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Add existing requirement 27 for new requirement a. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 The following requirement is met: |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Add existing citation 27 for new requirement a. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 The following requirement is met: |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m (164 ft.)". Add: "200 m [650 ft]" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "complimentary access to" after "exercise by providing" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "c. Pairs of fixed-height desks of standing and seated heights (which need not be located adjacent to each other)." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or comparable local code or standards" after "Accessible Design" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Appendix B: Standards" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Replace the existing Part 1 text with the following: The projects demonstrates compliance with one of the following: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change the name of the feature from "ADA Accessible Design Standards" to "Accessible Design" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In Part 1a, change "Buildings" to "Projects" |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "At least 30%...of the following". Add: "At 30% of workstations that are at seated height or similar work surfaces, users have the ability to alternate between sitting and standing through one of the following:" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 06 May, 2016 AAP, remove: "For Part 3 (Seat Flexibility)". Add: "For Feature 73, Part 3" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 1a, add: ", including laptops," after "screens" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 3b, add: "or BIFMA G1 guidelines" after "...HFES 100 standard" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "employee". Add: "occupant" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "employees" after "Workstations in which". Add: "occupants" after "Workstations in which" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 In Part 4a, remove: "employees" after "reaching requirements for". Add: "occupants" after "reaching requirements for" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 In Part 4b, remove: "employees" after "a foot rest to allow". Add: "occupants" "a foot rest to allow" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In Part 2a, change "Adjustable Height standing desks." to "Adjustable height sit-stand desks." |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In Part 3b, delete "or BIFMA G1 guidelines." |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 2a, remove: "The sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion is less than or equal to 40 dBA based on the peak hour Leq". Add: "Average sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion does not exceed 40 dBA" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 2a, remove: "The sound pressure...peak hour Leq". Add: "Average sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion does not exceed 40 dBA" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "6,000 m²". Add: "1,900 m²" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "6,000 m²". Add: "1,900 m²" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 7a, remove: "7 decibels over the ambient sound level measured a minimum of 15 ft [4.5 m] outside of the entrance to the space". Add: "7 decibels (dBA) above the ambient sound pressure level when measured at a minimum distance of 4.5 m [15 ft] outside of the entrance to the space" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 3a, remove: ", based on the peak Leq" after "...is less than or equal to 40 dBA" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 For Part 6a, remove: "Classrooms: less than 35". Add: "Classrooms: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 35" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "spaces and potential sources of disruption" after "the following" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "d. Teleconference rooms: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 20." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "," after "as well as occupants themselves" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "major" after "occupants themselves can be" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "To reduce acoustic disruptions and increase speech privacy by |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “Open office spaces and lobbies:” to “Open office spaces and lobbies that are regularly occupied and/or contain workstations:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 All occupiable spaces in mechanically- |
01 May, 2019 |