Cleanable environment
- 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
- 208 Injury prevention
28. Cleanable environment
Surfaces exposed to frequent human touch can harbor microbes and toxins for extended periods of time. However, these surfaces can be kept sanitary more easily if they facilitate easy cleaning and are designed with a more suitable surface material. This reduces the need for toxic cleaning products and may enable less frequent cleaning.
This feature requires that high-touch surfaces are smooth, corrosion-resistant and easily sanitized to maintain cleanliness.
One of the following is required, at frequencies determined after consultation with a professional accredited service:
The following requirements are met:
The following types of storage facilities must be in place in any locker rooms present:
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | Tenant Improvement | New Construction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Advanced Cleaning Protocols | - | - | - |
| Part 2: Cleanability | - | O | O |
| Part 3: Cleanable Locker Rooms | - | - | - |
| Commercial Kitchen | Schools | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Advanced Cleaning Protocols | O | - | - | - | - |
| Part 2: Cleanability | P | O | O | P | O |
| Part 3: Cleanable Locker Rooms | - | O | - | - | - |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PART 1 (Protocol) Advanced Cleaning Protocols |
Operations Schedule | ||
|
PART 2 (Design) Cleanability |
Architect | Spot Check | |
|
PART 3 (Design) Cleanable Locker Rooms |
Architect |
| 28.2.a |
The U.S. HUD's Lead Paint Safety document recommends rugs to be removable and permanent wall-to-wall carpeting not to be used. |
| 28.3.a |
The guide suggests that open, grid-style lockers promote air flow. |