WELL Addenda

WELL ADDENDA

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

Feature 3: Ventilation effectiveness

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 16 Mar, 2020

The Article R4222-6 of the French Work Code (Code du Travail) has been deemed acceptable for ASHRAE 62.1-2013 of Part 1 for France.
Note that this equivalency only applies for office buildings.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019

ASHRAE Standard 170-2008 has been accepted as an alternative to meet the requirements of Feature 3 - Ventilation Effectiveness, Part 1 - Ventilation Design for healthcare facilities.

Note that all spaces not covered in ASHRAE 170-2008 must follow ventilation rates described in ASHRAE 62.1-2010 or later.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 30 Nov, 2018

UK Building Regulations Part F has been accepted as an equivalent for ASHRAE 62.2-2013 of Feature 03, Part 4a for supply air ventilation requirements.
Note that the extraction rates for kitchen and toilet exhaust must still meet the ASHRAE 62.2-2013 requirements.
This equivalency may only be used for projects in the United Kingdom.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

A thermal comfort survey has not been accepted as an equivalent for the requirements of Feature 03 Part 3. Note that the intent of Feature 03 is to ensure adequate ventilation and high indoor air quality. Additionally, the reference standard for this feature is ASHRAE 62.1-2013: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, not ASHRAE 55-2013.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 has not been accepted as an equivalent for the requirements of Feature 03 Part 1 and 3. Note that the ventilation requirements for all space types are not equivalent between ASHRAE Standard 62.1 versions 2007 and 2013. Therefore, these reference standards cannot be considered equivalent for all projects.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 11 May, 2018

Singapore SS 553:2016 CP Standard has not been accepted as an equivalent for ASHRAE 62.1-2013 of Feature 03. SS 553 Table 1 does not address all applicable and expected space types within an office occupancy. Note also that all Equivalencies are precedent-setting meaning that review of potential equivalent standards or codes cannot be conducted on a project-specific basis. Equivalency proposals must address the variety of project and space types present in the original code or standard. Further, in some cases, the ventilation rates listed in SS 553 Table 1 appear to be less than the default ventilation rates listed in ASHRAE 62.1-2013 Table 6.2.2.1 for the same occupancy types.
Please note that it is acceptable for the project team to bring on another individual with experience using ASHRAE standards to verify design compliance and sign the LOA (e.g. as a peer review), if they wish and/or the engineer of record is unable to do so.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

CIBSE Guide A has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements in ASHRAE 62.1 2013 for Feature 3 Part 1


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 20 Mar, 2017

EN 13779, section A. 15. 2, Table A.10 may be used to comply with Feature 03, Part 2. Note, projects must adhere to Indoor Air Category IDA 1 or 2.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

CEN Standards EN 15251:2007 and EN 16798-3:2017 may be used in lieu of ASHRAE 62.1-2013 for Feature 03, Part 1 and/or Part 4. ​​​​
The requirements of CEN Standard EN 15251-2007 must be met AND the performance requirements of CEN Standard EN 16798-3:2017 related to ventilation and room conditioning systems must be met (excluding section 7.3, Thermal Environment; section 7.6, Acoustic Environment; section A.16; and section A.17).

Projects must meet Category I or II as described in the standards.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

AS 1668.2 may be used in lieu of ASHRAE 62.1 for Feature 3, Part 1: Ventilation Design. Note that all projects that wish to comply with AS 1668.2 must assume a minimum density of 16 m2 per person. Note that this equivalency may only be used for projects in Australia.


Feature 73: Ventilation effectiveness

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 28 Mar, 2018

Singapore SS 553 (2016) CP Standard has not been accepted as an equivalent for ASHRAE 62.1-2013 of Feature 03. Note the building/occupancy types indicated in the Outdoor Air Supply Requirements (Table 1) is not sufficient to cover all buildings and space types for all projects in Singapore.


Feature 04: VOC reduction

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 11 Aug, 2020

The Nordic Swan criteria have been deemed acceptable for the requirements of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 11 Aug, 2020

The Swiss Eco-bau Eco-construction Methodology has been deemed acceptable for the requirements of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 11 Aug, 2020

The Swiss Etiquette Environnementale criteria have been deemed acceptable for the requirements of Parts 1 and 2 for Europe.
Note that products must meet categories A or B of the Étiquette Environnementale criteria.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 15 Oct, 2019

The eco-INSTITUT method and thresholds for VOC emissions have been accepted as equivalents for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard sections 7.6.1 or 7.6.2, tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011 of Feature 4 Part 5.


Feature 4: VOC reduction

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

A 4 Ticks (Leader) certification rating by the Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification scheme has been accepted as an equivalent for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010 of Feature 4 Part 3.  


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Apr, 2019

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 4 Part 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Jan, 2019

The "Desirable Requirements" denomination in the Recommended Green Specifications published by the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (HKEPD) has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Parts 3, 4 and 5.
Note that the HKEPD thresholds for Formaldehyde and VOC are higher than WELL thresholds.
This Equivalency may only be used for projects in Hong Kong.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 13 Jun, 2018

Natureplus has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) Feature 04 Part 1, 2, 3 and 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

NEN-EN-ISO 17895 has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Parts 1 and 2. Note that while NEN-EN-ISO 17895 is acceptable for determining VOC content, the products must adhere to the VOC limits set forth in CARB 2007, Suggested Control Measures (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113 and Rule 1168.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Paints and Coatings PCv2.2iii-2012 has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFSv4.0i-2014) has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 2a.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

Headspace GC/MS has not been accepted as an equivalent for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 4. The Headspace method does not test for all VOCs that are limited by CDPH v1.1 2010. Note that the Headspace GC/MS method does test for individual VOCs but does not test for as many VOCs as required by CDPH v1.1 2010, including formaldehyde.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Building Insulation Materials (BIMv2.0-2017) has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The level© certification has been accepted as an alternative to the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011, requirements of Feature 04. Note that section 7.6 Low Emitting Furniture credits (7.6.1 and 7.6.2) from level© certification must be achieved.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

GreenGuard Gold has been accepted as an equivalent for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010 of Feature 04 Part 3 (or later).


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 18 May, 2018

The IS:13745-1993 testing method has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) of Feature 04 Part 5 for projects in India. E1 class (EN 13986:2004) is an accepted alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 5 for furniture substrates, although only for products aligned with protocols accepted under EN 13986:2004 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Apr, 2018

The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Floor Coverings issued July 2017 has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04, Part 3.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 12 Apr, 2018

Formaldehyde E1 class has been accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 04, Part 5 for furniture substrates.
This Equivalency may only be used for projects in Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 03 Apr, 2018

TÜV Rheinland LGA testing standard 2011 has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04, Part 5. Note that this equivalency may only be used for workstation cabinetry for projects in Europe and Asia.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 03 Apr, 2018

CertiPUR has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04, Part 5. Note this only applies to polyurethane foam used in bedding and upholstered furniture. This Equivalency does not cover any other furniture or furnishing components except for the polyurethane foam.
This Equivalency may only be used for projects in Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Mar, 2018

RAL-GZ-430 has not been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, of Feature 04, Part 5.
Note that RAL-GZ-430 does not identify a comparable requirement for TVOC and 4-Phenylcyclohexene emissions for workstations and seating. Additionally, for cupboard furniture and upholstered furniture, the formaldehyde emissions threshold indicated in RAL-GZ-430 is significantly higher than that mandated by CDPH.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 20 Mar, 2018

Blue Angel (Blauer Engel) is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 04, Part 5 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 15 Mar, 2018

EU Ecolabel for Paints and Varnishes (2014) has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) of Feature 04 Part 1 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 15 Mar, 2018

EU Ecolabel for wooden floor coverings (2010 version) has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) of Feature 04 Part 3 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 15 Mar, 2018

Formaldehyde E1 class has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) Feature 04 Part 3 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 15 Mar, 2018

European Union Paints Directive 2004/42/EC has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04, Part 1 for Europe. Please note that the European Union Paints Directive 2004/42/EC is the compliant performance standard for paints and varnishes listed within BREEAM UK New Construction: Hea 02 Indoor Air Quality.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

TÜV Rheinland Green Product Mark Furniture criteria, 2PfG E1992, has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 4 Part 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

The GB 18580-2001 Indoor Decorating and Refurbishing Materials - Limit of Formaldehyde Emission of Wood-based Panels and Finishing Products has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 4 Part 3, 4 and 5. Note the proposed testing method standard does not include methods for testing VOCs other than formaldehyde.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jan, 2018

REACH Standard No 1907/2006 has not been accepted as an equivalency to the requirements set in Feature 04 Part 4. Note that the Equivalency Proposal outlines a strategy for the elimination of hazardous substances through the use of REACH lists, but not an equivalency to requirements set in CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later).


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Dec, 2017

US EPA Method 24 has been accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 04 VOC Reduction, Part 2. Please note that the products must have VOC content below the allowable limits established in SCAQMD as outlined in Part 2a. This equivalency may be used only in India.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

M1 (EN-717-1:2004) is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Part 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

CRI Green Label Plus is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements specified in the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) for Feature 4 Part 2 and 3.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

Blue Angel is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

AgBB is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

OEKO-TEX is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 Part 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

GEV-EMICODE EC1 and EC1Plus is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017

M1 (ISO 16000) is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Oct, 2017

The REACH standard has not been accepted as an equivalent to the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) guidelines for Feature 04 Part 5. Note that the VOC limit thresholds specified in CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) guidelines must be met. The VOC limit thresholds for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed in REACH are not acceptable.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Oct, 2017

Conformance to the ANSI/BIFMA e3 standard by an accredited third-party product certification body is an acceptable alternative for the requirements for Feature 4, Part 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Oct, 2017

EN 13964:2014 emission testing method has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 4, Part 4 for suspended ceilings. Ceilings with heating or cooling properties and walls must meet limits set by the California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later). Formaldehyde emission should be measured in accordance with EN 717-1:2004.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 04 Oct, 2017

SGS TVOC laboratory testing method has been accepted as an alternative equivalent to Feature 04 Part 4. Note, projects must adhere to the minimum VOC limit requirements of the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (or later) for VOC emissions. This equivalency may only be used for projects in India.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Oct, 2017

Global GreenTag has been approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements for Feature 04 Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Sep, 2017

The Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) has been accepted as an equivalent for CDPH Standard Method v1.1 of Feature 4 Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 18 Sep, 2017

IS 101.2.2.1986 and IS 101.2.1.1988 are acceptable equivalent testing method standards in order to measure in accordance with the VOC content threshold limits specified in SCAQMD Rule 1168 for Part 2a.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Sep, 2017

IS 101.2.2.1986 and IS 101.2.1.1988 are acceptable equivalent testing method standards in order to measure in accordance with the VOC content threshold limits specified in SCAQMD Rule 1113 for Part 1a.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Aug, 2017

Indoor Air Comfort has not been accepted as an alternative for meeting the requirements of Feature 04 Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

MAS Certified Green® has been accepted for Feature 04 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

The GUT carpet standard has been accepted for Feature 04 Part 3.

Note that products are subject to these thresholds:
Termination criteria 3 days after loading: 250 µg/m³ TVOC, 10 µg/m³ Formaldehyde.
Desired values 28 days after loading: 100 µg/m³ TVOC, 4 µg/m³ Formaldehyde.
This equivalency may only be used for projects in Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

VOC ETL class 2 and 3, VOC+ ETL Environmental and Formaldehyde-Free, has been accepted for Feature 04 Part 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jul, 2017

eco-INSTITUT-Label (2015 version) has been deemed acceptable for Feature 04 Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Jul, 2017

Indoor Air Comfort Gold has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Previously published as an AAP:
Field and Laboratory Emission Cell (FLEC) emissions testing is approved as an emissions testing methodology only for furniture and furnishings that are made up of a uniform material and have flat testing surfaces on which the FLEC emissions testing methodology may be applied. For example, flat surfaced cabinetry that is made up of a uniform material may be tested using this methodology. However, chairs that are made from a variety of materials that lack flat surfaces may not be tested using this methodology. The emissions test must be administered by a third party investigator with no affiliation with the project. The associated costs are the responsibility of the project team. Additional tests performed in accordance with ISO 16000 methodology must be performed for total aldehydes and 4-Phenylcyclohexane and must meet the thresholds specified in the WELL Building Standard.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

The Finnish M1 Label for non-upholstered furniture has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5 for Europe


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

The Blue Angel Label for upholstered furniture has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5 for Europe.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017

Previously published as an AAP:
Products and materials that have an A or A+ class rating under the French legislation on VOC emissions meet the requirements of Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Apr, 2017

GreenGuard Gold is accepted as an equivalent for Feature 4, Part 5


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

Greenstuf has been accepted as an equivalent for CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 of Feature 4 Part 4.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

Indoor Advantage Gold has been approved as an acceptable alternative for F04, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

CalGreen 2013 Title 24, Part 11, California Green Building code has been approved as an equivalent for F04, Parts 1 and 2. For Part 3, projects are required to meet 100% of the resilient flooring requirements according to CalGreen 2013 Title 24 in order to fully comply with WELL requirements.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

GECA FFFv2.1i-2010 (Furniture, Fittings and Foam) has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5.
Note that not all the VOCs required byANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 are incorportated in this standard and the allowable emission levels in GECA FFFv2.1i-2010 exceed those required in the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard.
This equivalency may only be used for projects in Australia and New Zealand.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

AFRDI Green Tick Furniture has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5.
Note that not all the VOCs required byANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 are incorportated in Green Tick and the allowable emission levels in AFRDI Green Tick exceed those required in the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard.
This equivalency may only be used for projects in Australia and New Zealand.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

Floorscore has been approved as an equivalent standard F04, Parts 2 and 3.


Feature 05: Air filtration

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 06 Dec, 2019

Filters tested under the standards ISO 16890:2016 or JIS B 9908:2018 are deemed acceptable for MERV 13 (or higher) filters of Part 2, if they meet or exceed the following efficiencies:
e(PM1): 47%
e(PM2.5): 58%
e(PM10): 78%


Feature 5: Air filtration

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016

Class F 7 (or higher) media filters are an acceptable equivalent to MERV 13 (or higher) media filters.


Feature 9: Cleaning protocol

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019

The Malaysian SIRIM QAS certification scheme for cleaning products has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1b.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products with a Gold or Platinum level in the Material Health category or products with a Gold or Platinum level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute have been deemed accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018

The Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 and PhD Methodology are not accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1 because the requirements of GreenTag do not match those of these WELL features.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 23 Aug, 2017

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.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017

The Eco Mark Program has been accepted for Feature 09, Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

SCS has been approved as an acceptable alternative for Feature 9 Part 1, Requirement d.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The Good Environmental Choice of Australia (GECA) Standard CPv2.2i-2012 (Cleaning Products) has been deemed accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The EU Ecolabel has been accepted as an alternative for Requirement (d) of Feature 9 Part 1.
Note that Multifamily Residential Pilot projects are required to meet GS-49 for residential cleaning services rather than GS-42.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning has been accepted as an alternative for Requirement (d) of Feature 9 Part 1.
Note that Multifamily Residential Pilot projects are required to meet GS-49 for residential cleaning services rather than GS-42.


Feature 10: Pesticide management

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019

Hong Kong's Pesticides Ordinance (Cap. 133) has not been accepted as an equivalent for the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program of Feature 10 Part 1.

The San Francisco Environment Code IPM program requires least toxic pesticides to have warnings about toxicity to fish or other aquatic life, birds, wildlife, or honeybees. The proposed ordinance only states safety for warm blooded mammals.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 30 Nov, 2018

AVA Pesticide Registration has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 – Pesticide Management.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018

The European Regulations 1107/2009/EC and 528/2012/EU have been accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Nov, 2017

Malmö Stads Riktlinjer för Kemisk Bekämpning (2015) (The City of Malmoe’s Guidelines for Pesticide Use, 2015) of Sweden has been accepted as an equivalent to the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program of Feature 10 Part 1.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017

Biopesticides registered with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) of India have been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Aug, 2017

Biopesticides registered with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) of India has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017

The UK Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 have been approved for F10, Part 1, Requirement a. Adopting organic farming principles described in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 has been approved as an acceptable method to comply with F10 Part 1, Requirement b.
Note that:
1. Any envisaged exemptions adopted from the SF IPM program has to be listed.
2. The public has to be notified of any pesticides use under exempt conditions
3. Annual update of the IPM plan
4. Display the IPM plan in the building communal area and/or on website
5. Engage organic gardening professional for design of landscaping, and if infestation occurs
6. Ensure that ongoing use of IPM is part of any FM contract that manages the landscaping


Feature 11: Fundamental material safety

Type Description
Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 22 Mar, 2022

The Thai Industrial Standard TIS 2067-2552 (2009) has been deemed acceptable for the lead restrictions of Part 1b in Thailand.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 01 Apr, 2021

Products certified under Italian Decreto Ministeriale nr. 174/2004 have been deemed acceptable for the lead restrictions of Part 1b for Italy.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 11 Aug, 2020

The United Kingdom's Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 have been deemed acceptable for the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763) of Part 3 for the United Kingdom.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 23 Jan, 2020

The Royal Decree 369/2006 for asbestos abatement has been accepted as equivalent to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Rule (40 CFR part 763) of Part 3 for Spain.
Projects seeking to use this equivalency must provide the on-site assessment document to determine the presence of asbestos in the space.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Jan, 2019

The standard GBZ/T 192.5 – 2007 National Occupational Health Standards - Method for Determination of Dust in the Air in the Workplace Part 5: Asbestos Fiber Concentration has been accepted as an equivalent for 40 CFR Part 763 of Feature 11 Part 3 for projects in China. Note that the scope this of this equivalency is limited to requirement (c) of this feature part (post-abatement clearance testing).


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Jan, 2019

The standard GBZ/T 193-2007 National Occupational Health Standards – Criterion of Control and Prevention for Occupational hazards in Asbestos Processing has been accepted as an equivalent for 40 CFR Part 763 of Feature 11 Part 3 for projects in China. Note that the scope this of this equivalency is limited to requirement (b) of this feature part (actions to minimize asbestos hazards).


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Oct, 2018

Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) certified inspectors have been accepted as an alternative for the EPA certified inspector requirements of Feature 11 Part 2 and 4 for Hong Kong.


Equivalency
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 14 Jun, 2018

EPA Ireland - Management Plan for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Ireland has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 11, Part 4 for projects in Ireland.


Feature 4: Fundamental material safety

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

The Swedish Building Regulation (Boverkets byggregler) BBR: BFS 2011:6 with amendments up to BFS 2018:4, using the SS-EN 15664 testing method and limits for water intended for human consumption, has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 11 Part 1b for Sweden.