WELL Addenda

WELL ADDENDA

Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.

Feature 61: Right to light

Type Description
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…”


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…”


Feature 62: Daylight modeling

Type Description
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 sunlight daylight for at least 50% of operating hours each year.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "(Option 2 or Option 3)" after "Daylight Credit"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: ", at least" before "2 points"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "for Option 2 or 75% for Option 3" after "90%"


Feature 63: Daylighting fenestration

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

For Part 2a, add: "(excluding skylights)" after "All glazing..."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

For Part 1b, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "above the floor"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

For Part 2a, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "from the floor"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

For Part 2b, remove: "(Vision Glass)" after "from the floor"


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:”


Feature 64: Interior fitness circulation

Type Description
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.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

For Part 2a and Part 2b, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main project entrance"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part description, remove: "the stair" after "throughout"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

For Part 3e, remove: "the stairs are" after "when"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

For Part 2c, remove: "maximum" after ", or the". Add: "width"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

Add: "throughout the stair:" after "...by incorporating at least 2 of the following"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "AND PROMOTION" after "STAIR ACCESSIBILITY"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "throughout the space" before "Wayfinding signage"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "STAIR PROMOTION" after "PART 2:". Add: " STAIRCASE DESIGN"


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."


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: ", or the maximum allowable by local code" after "between handrails"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: ", including, decorative painting" after "Artwork"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "f. Biophilic elements"


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:"


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:"


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:”


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:”


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…”


Feature 65: Activity incentive programs

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part description, remove: "elementary and middle schools". Add: "early education and primary schools"


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:
"Existing (Removed):
As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and ensure there is capacity to accommodate all employees who elect to participate.
Note that a second activity incentive program must be implemented in order to demonstrate achievement of Feature 65."

Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

For AAP with post date 27 Apr, 2017, after "Incentives for employees...with Feature 65", remove:
"Existing (Removed):
Incentives of a $200 amount provided to employees for demonstration of independent regular exercise, healthy eating habits, biometric screenings or other independent activities to promote a healthy lifestyle may be used as one of the two required compliance strategies for Feature 65."

Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 24 Oct, 2016."


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:
"Existing (Removed):
As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and ensure there is capacity to accommodate all employees who elect to participate. Note that a second activity incentive program must be implemented in order to demonstrate achievement of Feature 65."

Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016"


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
meets a 50-visit minimum to the gym or professional program". Add: "b. Meaningful reimbursements or incentive payments (including non-monetary) offered for every 6-month period that an employee meets a 50-visit minimum to a gym or physical activity program"


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
participation in races, group fitness activities and sports teams". Add: "c. A meaningful subsidy offered at least yearly towards participation or membership costs for fitness activities such as: races, group fitness classes, sports teams, fitness centers, training centers, gyms, or studios. Direct subsidies of an equivalent amount are also acceptable"


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
programs offered in professional gyms or studios". Add: "d. A meaningful subsidy offered at least yearly towards the cost of an annual bicycle share membership"


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
membership". Add: "e. No cost or discounted physical activity opportunities or memberships, in which it can be demonstrated that 30% of occupants have utilized on a regular basis (at least weekly) over the last six months"


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".
Add: "However, the effectiveness of varying types of incentives (e.g., monetary, non-monetary), their distribution schedule, their magnitude, and their relationship to specific types of activity engagement remain largely unknown. In addition, implementation of physical activity incentives for different populations and geographic regions adds an additional layer of complexity in prescribing and implementing effective incentive programs. Therefore, projects play a fundamental role in defining and creating incentive programs that are meaningful to their project population and aim to help develop and maintain regular exercise and physical activity behaviors"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "a. Tax-exempt payroll deductions relating to bicycle commuting and mass transit (such as the
Transportation Fringe Benefits in Section 132(f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code) or a direct
subsidy for an equivalent amount". Add: "a. Tax-exempt payroll deductions relating to active transportation (e.g., a subsidy to purchase a personal bicycle) or mass transit (includes public transportation) use. Direct subsidies of an equivalent amount are also acceptable".


Feature 66: Structured fitness opportunities

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In part description, remove: "Early education, elementary and middle schools". Add: "Early education and primary schools"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Add: "from a qualified professional" after "The following is offered"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

In part title, remove: "Professional"


Feature 67: Exterior active design

Type Description
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]"


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]"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "and plazas" after "walking paths"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "or open air courtyard" after "b. A plaza"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "or other landscaped elements" after "c. A garden"


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
density and diverse uses" credit". Add: "At least four existing and publicly available diverse uses (listed in LEED BD+C: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Appendix 1) are present within 800 m [0.5 mi] of the main building entrance"


Feature 68: Physical activity spaces

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m [164 ft]". Add: "200 m [650 ft]"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove: "accessible" after "following spaces is". Add: "with complimentary access" after "building's main entrance"


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"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "c. A trail network."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "d. An accessible body of water or public swimming pool."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "e. A gym, fitness, or training center."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "f. A recreational field."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "access to" after "through complimentary"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "complimentary access to" after "occupants provide"


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"


Feature 69: Active transportation support

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018

In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance"


Feature 70: Fitness equipment

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 31 Jul, 2019

Some combination of the following is provided in the fitness space free of charge and accompanied by instructions for safe, age-appropriate use:
a. Pull-up bar.
b. Suspension training equipment.
c. Resistance bands.
d. Free weights.
e. Kettle balls.
f. Inflatable exercise balls.

The following requirement is met:
a. Projects provide some combination of age-appropriate cardiorespiratory and muscle-strengthening equipment (e.g., resistance band, pull-up bar) or amenities (e.g., recreational field or court) free of charge and accompanied by instructions for safe use.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019

Add existing requirement 27 for new requirement a.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019

The following requirement is met:
a. Projects provide some combination of cardiorespiratory exercise equipment in an interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use.

Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:
a. Treadmills.
b. Elliptical machines.
c. Rowing machines.
d. Stationary exercise bicycles.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019

Add existing citation 27 for new requirement a.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019

The following requirement is met:
a. Projects provide some combination of muscle-strengthening exercise equipment in an interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use.

Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:
a. Multi-station equipment.
b. Bench-press with a self-spotting rack.
c. Full squat-rack.
d. Pull-up bar.


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m (164 ft.)". Add: "200 m [650 ft]"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "complimentary access to" after "exercise by providing"


Feature 71: Active furnishings

Type Description
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)."


Feature 72: Accessible design

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "or comparable local code or standards" after "Accessible Design"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "Appendix B: Standards"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

Replace the existing Part 1 text with the following:
"Part 1: Accessibility and Usability

The projects demonstrates compliance with one of the following:
a. Current ADA Standards for Accessible Design
b. ISO 21542:2011 - Building Construction - Accessibility and Usability of the Built Environment, Appendix B: Standards"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

Change the name of the feature from "ADA Accessible Design Standards" to "Accessible Design"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

In Part 1a, change "Buildings" to "Projects"


Feature 73: Ergonomics: visual and physical

Type Description
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:"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

For Part 1a, add: ", including laptops," after "screens"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

For Part 3b, add: "or BIFMA G1 guidelines" after "...HFES 100 standard"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove: "employee". Add: "occupant"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove: "employees" after "Workstations in which". Add: "occupants" after "Workstations in which"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

In Part 4a, remove: "employees" after "reaching requirements for". Add: "occupants" after "reaching requirements for"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

In Part 2a, change "Adjustable Height standing desks." to "Adjustable height sit-stand desks."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016

In Part 3b, delete "or BIFMA G1 guidelines."


Feature 74: Exterior noise intrusion

Type Description
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"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove: "6,000 m²". Add: "1,900 m²"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

Remove: "6,000 m²". Add: "1,900 m²"


Feature 75: Internally generated noise

Type Description
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"


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"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018

For Part 6a, remove: "Classrooms: less than 35". Add: "Classrooms: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 35"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "spaces and potential sources of disruption" after "the following"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "d. Teleconference rooms: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 20."


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Add: "," after "as well as occupants themselves"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "major" after "occupants themselves can be"


Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Remove: "To reduce acoustic disruptions and increase speech privacy by
creating an acoustic plan and limiting internal noise levels." Add: "To reduce acoustic disruptions from internal noise sources and increase speech privacy."


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:”


Feature 76: Thermal comfort

Type Description
Amendment
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019

All occupiable spaces in mechanically-ventilated conditioned projects (including circulation areas) meet the design, operating and performance criteria: