Antimicrobial surfaces
- 1 Air quality standards
- 2 Smoking ban
- 3 Ventilation effectiveness
- 4 VOC reduction
- 5 Air filtration
- 6 Microbe and mold control
- 7 Construction pollution management
- 8 Healthy entrance
- 9 Cleaning protocol
- 10 Pesticide management
- 11 Fundamental material safety
- 12 Moisture management
- 13 Air flush
- 14 Air infiltration management
- 15 Increased ventilation
- 16 Humidity control
- 17 Direct source ventilation
- 18 Air quality monitoring and feedback
- 19 Operable windows
- 20 Outdoor air systems
- 21 Displacement ventilation
- 22 Pest control
- 23 Advanced air purification
- 24 Combustion minimization
- 25 Toxic material reduction
- 26 Enhanced material safety
- 27 Antimicrobial surfaces
- 28 Cleanable environment
- 29 Cleaning equipment
27. Antimicrobial surfaces
Cleaning processes are often effective at reducing the bacterial load on given surfaces, yet in conditions where there is airborne bacteria, high moisture or surfaces that are touched frequently, the bioload returns soon after the cleaning compounds dissipate.
This feature employs the use of materials that consistently clean surfaces by reacting to or physically disrupting microbes. This approach suppresses microbe build-up on surfaces while minimizing the use of cleaning chemicals.
All non-porous surfaces designated as high-touch (refer to Appendix Table A1) are coated or comprised of a material that meets the following:
All lockers, benches, and floors in the locker rooms are coated with or comprised of a material which meets the following:
All fabrics and porous surfaces meet the following:
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New Construction | WELL Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: High-Touch Surface Coating | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Locker Room Coating | - | - | - |
| Part 3: Fabric Coating | - | - | - |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: High-Touch Surface Coating | O | O | O | O |
| Part 2: Locker Room Coating | - | O | - | - |
| Part 3: Fabric Coating | - | O | - | - |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PART 1 (Design) High-Touch Surface Coating |
Architect | ||
|
PART 2 (Design) Locker Room Coating |
Contractor | ||
|
PART 3 (Design) Fabric Coating |
Contractor |
| 27.1.a |
The EPA's Antimicrobial Testing Program provides stringent efficacy standards for disinfectants. |