Pest control
- 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
22. Pest control
To minimize allergenic pests, this feature requires that pest inspections be conducted regularly, food be stored and sealed and furniture be covered in washable covers.
Part 1: Pest Reduction
The following are met:
a) All non-refrigerated perishable food, including pet food, is stored in sealed containers.
b) All indoor garbage cans (except paper recycling bins) less than 113 liters [30 gallons] have lids and hands-free operation.
c) All indoor garbage cans greater than 113 liters [30 gallons] have a lid.
Part 2: Pest Inspection
During every WELL Commissioning, a thorough inspection is performed to ensure that there are none of the following:
a) Signs of infestation by cockroaches, termites or other pests.
Immune
Respiratory
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New Construction | WELL Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Pest Reduction | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Pest Inspection | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Pest Reduction | P | P | O | O |
| Part 2: Pest Inspection | P | P | O | O |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PART 1 (Design) Pest Reduction |
Auditor Inspection | ||
|
PART 2 (Performance) Pest Inspection |
Auditor Inspection |