WELL Addenda
WELL ADDENDA
Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In system diagram, add: "Integumentary" to list under diagram of body system |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "4 pCi/L". Add: "0.148 Bq/L [4 pCi/L]" |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Updated:
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 09 Feb, 2017 Projects located in areas where annual average ambient PM2.5 levels are 35 µg/m³ or higher may utilize one of the following alternative strategies to satisfy Part 2. |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 1a, remove: "inside the building". Add: "inside the project" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 Where projects are restricted from implementing a demand-controlled ventilation system or are unable to retrofit the existing ventilation system to be demand-controlled, the requirements of Feature 03 Part 2 may be met through the following conditions for outdoor air supply rate, whichever is more stringent: |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
11 May, 2018 |
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 |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Under "Air Feature 3 Ventilation effectiveness, Part 3", remove: "Testing and Balancing Report". Add: "MEP or Contractor" under "Letters of Assurance" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Part 2b, add: "(measured at 1.2-1.8 m [4-6 ft] above the floor)" after "below 800 ppm" and add: "maximum" after "at" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Part 2a, add: "(measured at 1.2-1.8 m [4-6 ft] above the floor)" after "800 ppm" at the end of the sentence |
27 Apr, 2017 |
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. |
20 Mar, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In Part 3a, change "After substantial completion and prior to occupancy, the HVAC system undergoes testing and balancing" to "After substantial completion and prior to occupancy, the HVAC system has (within the last 5 years), or is scheduled to, undergo testing and balancing." |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 CEN Standards EN 15251:2007 and EN 13779:2007 may be used in lieu of ASHRAE 62.1-2013 for Feature 03, Part 1. The requirements of CEN Standard EN 15251-2007 must be met AND the performance requirements of CEN Standard EN 13779:2007 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. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
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. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 At the end of Part 1b, add "Quality Standards feature in the WELL Building Standard for at least 95% of all hours in the previous year." |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Under Part 2, after “For all spaces” insert the following: “46.5 m² [500 ft²] or larger” |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 4a, remove: "(Ventilation Rate Procedure or IAQ Procedure) for residential buildings of 3 or fewer floors". Add: "(or more recent version) for dwelling units" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 4b, remove: "(Ventilation Rate Procedure or IAQ Procedure) for residential buildings of more than 3 floors above grade". Add: "for common areas and other spaces apart from dwelling units" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 Remove: "c. Projects comply with all requirements set in the Natural Ventilation Procedure…the previous year." |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 5a, remove: "and". Add: "or" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFSv4.0i-2014) standard has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 2a. |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Building Insulation Materials (BIMv2.0-2017) standard has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 4. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Paints and Coatings PCv2.2iii-2012 standard has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 04 Part 1. |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation of the European Union (Regulation EC No 1907/2006) has not been accepted as an equivalency for the requirements of 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. |
29 May, 2018 |
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. |
26 Apr, 2018 |
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. Note that this is only acceptable for projects in Europe. |
12 Apr, 2018 |
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. |
03 Apr, 2018 |
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 projects in Europe, specific to polyurthane foam used in bedding and upholstered furniture. This Equivalency does not cover any other furniture or furnishing components except for the polyurethane foam. All other non-foam components of installed furniture must be separately tested and held to the limits specified in ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 section 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, or other relevant, equivalent standard. |
03 Apr, 2018 |
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. |
26 Mar, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 23 Mar, 2018 CertiPUR/EUROPUR has been accepted as an alternative to the requirements of Feature 04, Part 5, specific to polyurethane foam used in bedding and upholstered furniture. This Equivalency does not cover any other furniture and furnishing components except for the polyurethane foam. |
23 Mar, 2018 |
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. However, please note that projects must still adhere to the formaldehyde requirements specified in ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard. |
20 Mar, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, add: "interior" after "newly applied" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, add: "interior" after "newly installed" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
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. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "inside the waterproofing membrane". Add: "interior" after "newly installed" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
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. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, add: "interior" after "newly purchased" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
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. |
05 Jan, 2018 |
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. |
21 Dec, 2017 |
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. Note, projects must adhere to the minimum formaldehyde requirement specified in the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017 OEKO-TEX is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 Part 4. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
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. Note, projects must adhere to the minimum formaldehyde requirement specified in the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
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. Note, projects must adhere to the minimum formaldehyde requirement specified in CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
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. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
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 for Feature 4 Part 2 and 3. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 02 Nov, 2017 Blue Angel is approved as an acceptable equivalent to the requirements of Feature 4 VOC Reduction Part 1, 2 and 3. Note, projects must adhere to the minimum formaldehyde requirement specified in the CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 for VOC emissions. |
02 Nov, 2017 |
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 guidelines for Feature 04 Part 5. Note that the VOC limit thresholds specified in CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 guidelines must be met. The VOC limit thresholds for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed in REACH are not acceptable. |
17 Oct, 2017 |
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. |
05 Oct, 2017 |
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. Formaldehyde emission should be measured in accordance with EN 717-1:2004. |
05 Oct, 2017 |
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 for VOC emissions. This equivalency may only be used for projects in India. |
04 Oct, 2017 |
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. |
02 Oct, 2017 |
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. |
21 Sep, 2017 |
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. |
18 Sep, 2017 |
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. |
17 Sep, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 2a, add: "for VOC content", after "South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 BREEAM-NL New Construction 2014, Hea 09 - Volatile Organic Compounds, is an approved alternative to BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality to meet WELL Feature 04 Parts 1-3. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 MAS Certified Green® has been accepted for Feature 04 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. MAS Certified Green® is also accepted for LEED v4 EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certifications and Labels. It meets CDPH for emissions, CARB or SCAQMD for VOC content (wet-applied), and ANSI/BIFMA for furniture. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 GUT has been accepted for Feature 04 Part 3. The GUT standard was created by the European carpet industry, and aims ""to improve continuously all environmental and consumer protection aspects throughout the life cycle of a textile floor covering (from production to installation, to use phase and recycling"". This standard is only applicable to Part 3, and thresholds are as follows: Termination criteria 3 days after loading: Desired values 28 days after loading: |
26 Jul, 2017 |
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. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Exemplary level emission criteria for BREEAM International New Construction 2016 scheme has been accepted as an equivalent standard to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard method v1.1-2010 as specified in Part 4a of this feature. The thresholds are as follows: |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jul, 2017 eco-INSTITUT-Label (2015 version) has been deemed acceptable for Feature 04 Part 1 - 4 with the following requirement: |
17 Jul, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Jul, 2017 Indoor Air Comfort Gold has been approved for Feature 04 - Part 1, 2, 3 and 4. However, Indoor Air Comfort is not an accepted label for meeting WELL Feature 04 Part 1, 2, 3 and 4. |
07 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "July 1, 2005 for VOC content". Add: "Volatile organic compound (VOC) limits correspond to an effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, 2005." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Previously published as an AAP: |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Previously published as an AAP: |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "b. For furnishings, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Previously published as an AAP: |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Apr, 2017 GreenGuard Gold is accepted as an equivalent for Feature 4, Part 5 |
07 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Apr, 2017 Updated: LEED v4 EQc Low-emitting materials credit is deemed equivalent for Part 2. Please note that the project must adhere to the ""Additional VOC content requirements for wet-applied products"" section (found in LEED v4). Additionally, all newly applied adhesives and sealants must be in compliance. LEED v4 EQc Low-emitting materials credit is deemed equivalent for Part 3. Please note that the project must adhere to the ""General emissions evaluation"" section (found in LEED v4). Additionally, all newly installed flooring must be in compliance. LEED v4 EQc Low-emitting materials credit is deemed equivalent for Part 4. Please note that the project must adhere to the ""General emissions evaluation"" section (found in LEED v4). Additionally, all newly installed insulation must be in compliance. LEED v4 EQc Low-emitting material credit is deemed equivalent for Part 5. Please note that the project must adhere to the ""Furniture evaluation"" section (found in LEED v4). Additionally, 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased furniture and furnishing must be in compliance. Note BREEAM equivalency is only applicable for Feature 4 Parts 1-3. |
07 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 ORIGINAL RULING (10/24/2016): UPDATED RULING (1/11/2017): |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 Indoor Advantage Gold has been approved as an acceptable alternative for F04, Parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 For Feature 4, Part 5, as an alternative to the formaldehyde emissions thresholds cited in ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 7.6.2, projects may use certain approved thresholds. For systems furniture laminates: CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 limits (9 ug/m3) may be used. For furniture substrates: CARB Phase II limits (50 ppb for hardwood plywood with veneer core, 50 ppb for hardwood plywood with composite core, 90 ppb for particleboard, 110 ppb for medium density fiberboard, and 113 ppb for thin medium density fiberboard) may be used. Additionally, note that the project will still be required to demonstrate Feature 01: Air Quality Standards. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
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. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Green Star Credit 13: Indoor Pollutants is considered partially equivalent to WELL Feature 04: VOC reduction. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Floorscore has been approved as an equivalent standard F04, Parts 2 and 3. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Indoor Advantage Gold is accepted as an equivalent for F04, Parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In Parts 3, 4 and 5 of this Feature, change 'VOC content' to 'VOC emissions' |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 AFRDI Green Tick Furniture is compliant with Feature 4, Part 5. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 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. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “The VOC content of all newly installed thermal and acoustic insulation in ceilings and walls…” to “The VOC content of all newly installed thermal and acoustic insulation inside the waterproofing membrane…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Under Part 1c, delete "VOC control" and replace with "VOC content". |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Under Part 2c, delete "VOC control" and replace with "VOC content". |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Interpretation |
Type: Interpretation
Inquiry: Feature 4 Parts 1 through 5 apply to newly applied/installed/purchased products and materials. What products and materials are considered to be ‘new’?Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Ruling: Products or materials applied or installed within a timeframe of, at a minimum, one year prior to the WELL project registration are considered to be 'new.' UPDATED RULING. Post Date 1/11/2017. Ruling: Products or materials applied or installed within a timeframe of, at a minimum, one year prior to the WELL Performance Verification are considered to be 'new.' |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Contractor Letters of Assurance as required documentation. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Rack space and fan capacity is in place for future carbon filters or combination particle/carbon filters." Add: "Rack space is available and rack location identified for future implementation of carbon filters or combination particle/carbon filters." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Projects registered as New and Existing Interiors that can demonstrate that aspects of the base building design is outside of their control are not required to achieve Feature 05, Part 1: Filter Accommodation. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In a project with a split-system air conditioning unit that does not allow for accommodating MERV 13 filters, the following measures may be implemented as an alternative. For Parts 1 and 2a of this feature, a standalone air purifier with carbon filter and HEPA filter performing equivalent to MERV 17-20 may be used in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. Installation of the HEPA filters may not be conditional based on the criteria in Part 2b. A sufficient quantity of stand-alone air purifiers and carbon filters and HEPA filters must be provided in accordance with the manufacturers recommended area coverage. Provide a policy document to confirm Part 3 of this Feature, and a policy document that confirms that the project owner will maintain and replace the filters and filter units located within the project as per manufacturer specifications. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Projects unable to provide additional space for carbon filters may instead educate future tenants on their ability to buy and install stand-alone air purifiers with carbon filters. The project team must provide a letter signed by the project owner to confirm that if required for WELL certification in the future, the project owner will buy and install the air purifiers with filters on behalf of the tenant. It must be demonstrated that adequate wall space is accommodated to install wall-mounted air purifiers. The WELL Assessor will confirm the available wall space and examine a copy of all the information given to tenants during the project’s Performance Verification. |
24 Oct, 2016 |