When desk bins are used to comply with Feature 22, Part 1, Requirement b, waste must be emptied at least once per day. Bins must be lined with appropriate liners (e.g. biodegradable liners for the compost bin) that will sufficiently retain all waste and waste residue. Bins must be wiped to remove waste residue when present or at least weekly.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce the presence of pests in buildings and minimize occupant exposure to pest-related allergens.'

Inquiry: For Part 1b, our garbage cans are integrated into casework. The casework has a 6 inch opening at the top for users to insert waste. The garbage is collected from the garbage cans daily to minimize the time that waste remains in the garbage cans. Will this design meet the requirements of Part 1b?

Ruling: No, the design as described is not approved. The openings are large enough to allow pests to gain access to the garbage and allow for discarded trash to fall outside the garbage receptacle within the casework.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To improve recirculated indoor air quality through the implementation of advanced air purification strategies.'

China's GB 6932-2015 Domestic gas instantaneous water heater, Class 5 has been approved for Feature 24 Part 2.
While the the testing protocols for humidity and oxygen in GB 6932-2015 for humidity and oxygen percentage differ from those in California's South Coast Air Quality Management District rule 1121, Class 5 is currently deemed best within China.
This equivalency may only be used for projects in China.

The following diesel emission standards are acceptable alternatives to the requirements of Feature 24 Part 4:
Bharat Stage III for non-road vehicles (Requirement a).
Bharat Stage III or IV for on-road vehicles (Requirement b).
These equivalencies may be only be used for projects in India.

The following equivalencies have been approved for Feature 24 Part 4:
1. Euro Stage IIIA, US Tier 3 and 2, Japan MoE standards for non-road diesel engine vehicles (Requirement a).
2. Euro V (2012) standard for on road diesel engine vehicles (requirement b).
These standards allow emission levels exceeding those required in US Tier 4 and US EPA 2007 but are currently deemed best in class within Hong Kong at this time.
These equivalencies may only be used for projects in Hong Kong.

Projects that wish to include a gas range within the project scope must provide range hoods with increased exhaust efficiency in order to exhaust combustion byproducts. The range hood must provide at least 100 cubic feet per minute of exhaust air for every 10,000 BTU’s of burner output. If the burner output is unknown or cannot be guaranteed, then the range hood should provide a minimum of 600 cubic feet per minute of exhaust air. In addition, the range hood shall be exhausted directly to the outdoors.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To reduce occupant exposure to combustion-related air pollution from heating and transportation sources.'

Products certified under the Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture & Fittings (Level B) (FF v3.0-2017) standard are considered to meet the toxic material reduction restrictions of Feature 25 Part 1, 2 and 5.

Products certified under Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture & Fittings (Level B) (FF v3.0-2017) standard have not been accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 25 Part 3.
Note that this GECA standard does not account for all the phthalates stated in this requirement.

Products certified under the Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture, Fittings, Foam and Mattresses (Level A) (FFF&M v3.0-2017) standard are considered to meet the toxic material reduction restrictions of Feature 25 Part 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Remove: "(Please refer to Table A3 for additional details.)"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To minimize the impact of hazardous building material chemicals on indoor air quality and protect the health of manufacturing and maintenance workers.'

Add Contractor Letters of Assurance as required documentation.

Projects may meet Feature 26 Part 1 through the application of REACH Optimization. Specifically, use of furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes and finish materials that document their material ingredient optimization for at least 25% (by cost) via the following paths:

• Projects meet REACH criteria for all Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) as listed on the REACH Authorization or Candidate list.
• Projects have fully inventoried all Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) as listed on the REACH Authorization or Candidate list to 100 ppm (0.01%).

The Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Furniture & Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level B) (FFF&M v3.0-2017) standard has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 26 Part 1. Note that while most LBC Red List substances are prohibited in the GECA Furniture Level B standard, the GECA Furniture Level A standard allows products that contain formaldehyde-based additives subject to a certain air emissions limit, whereas the Red List prohibits the use of added formaldehyde (Section 4.1 Criterion 13).

Remove: “products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials”. Add: “all furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes, and finish materials (calculated by cost)"

Remove: "The project completes all Imperatives in the Materials Petal under the Living Building Challenge 3.0". Add: "Have a Declare: Living Building Challenge Red List Free, Declare: Living Building Challenge Compliant, or Living Product Challenge label"

Remove: "At least 25% of products by cost (including furnishings, built-in furniture, all interior finishes and finish materials) have no GreenScreen® Benchmark 1, List Translator 1 or List Translator Possible 1 substances over 1,000 ppm, as verified by a qualified Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist". Add: "Have no GreenScreen® Benchmark 1, List Translator 1 or List Translator Possible 1 substances over 1,000 ppm, as verified by a qualified Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To minimize the impact of hazardous building material ingredients on indoor air quality and protect the health of manufacturing and maintenance workers.'

Remove: "that has an output of at least 4 mW/cm²" after "UV cleaning device"

Add annotated architectural drawing or operations schedule as required documentation, remove architect Letter of Assurance.

Remove: "Free of sharp internal angles, corners and crevices". Add: "Free of crevices and other hard-to-reach places"

Add on-site spot checks as required verification.

Remove Part 1b. Update part lettering by changing “c. Mops do not have to be wrung by hand.” to “b. Mops do not have to be wrung by hand”, and changing "d. Vacuum cleaners contain filters with a HEPA rating." to "c. Vacuum cleaners contain filters with a HEPA rating."

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of sediment and water-borne pathogens in water designated for human contact.'

Core and Shell Projects located in China and member countries of ASEAN may provide at least one drinking water dispenser on every floor located within 30 meters of the entrances to leased spaces, instead of providing water that meets the thresholds in these features to the leased spaces or granting fiscal allowances to tenants to obtain drinking water of similar quality. Note that application of this AAP will preclude achievement of Feature 36 and Feature 37.

Core and Shell Projects located in China and member countries of ASEAN may provide at least one drinking water dispenser on every floor located within 30 meters of the entrances to leased spaces, instead of providing water that meets the thresholds in these features to the leased spaces or granting fiscal allowances to tenants to obtain drinking water of similar quality. Note that application of this AAP will preclude achievement of Feature 36 and Feature 37.

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of organic contaminants in drinking water.'

For Part 2a, remove: "10 mg/L as nitrogen". Add "11 mg/L as nitrogen"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of agricultural contaminants in drinking water.'

Core and Shell Projects located in China and member countries of ASEAN may provide at least one drinking water dispenser on every floor located within 30 meters of the entrances to leased spaces, instead of providing water that meets the thresholds in these features to the leased spaces or granting fiscal allowances to tenants to obtain drinking water of similar quality. Note that application of this AAP will preclude achievement of Feature 36 and Feature 37.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To limit the presence of certain disinfectants, disinfection byproducts and fluoride in drinking water.'

Change “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption meets the following limits:” to “All water being delivered to the project area for human consumption (at least one water dispenser per project) meets the following limits:

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To maintain high quality water through regular water quality monitoring and remediation.'

For Part 3, remove: "to remove microbial cysts". Add: "to remove or reduce microbial cysts"

Remove: "or showers/baths"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To improve water quality by requiring the use of water treatment systems.'

In Part 3b, remove "NSF filter rated to remove" and replace with "Filter rated by the NSF to remove"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the consumption of water by making high quality drinking water easily accessible to occupants.'

Remove: "Salad bar or a similar salad-providing section which is positioned away from the walls, allowing 360° access". Add: "Salad bar or similar salad-providing section, positioned in a visible and accessible location"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables by making fruits and vegetables easily accessible to occupants.'

All foods, and beverages, snacks and meals sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, including in vending machines, do not contain:

Retail projects may achieve Feature 39, Part 1 by using strategic placement, education and advertising to direct customers toward healthier choices in place of refined ingredient restrictions on available products. Photographic verification of product placement and/or display as well as signage (educational or advertising) is required during performance review.
In addition to original documentation requirements, projects must submit a professional narrative describing how the project uses strategic placement and educational signage and/or advertising throughout the space to promote whole grains and limit sugars and trans fats.