Pesticide management
10. Pesticide management
Some pesticides and herbicides are known carcinogens, while others play a role in endocrine disruption and affect the nervous system. These chemicals contaminate rivers and groundwater through rainwater runoff and eventually make their way through the food chain to people.
This feature requires the creation of pest management systems that reduce pesticide and herbicide use and eliminate highly toxic chemicals. Most pest management systems do not prohibit the application of harmful chemicals, so this feature further requires that only approved products are used.
Part 2: Particle Filtration
One of the following requirements is met:
a.1 MERV 13 (or higher) media filters are used in the ventilation system to filter outdoor air.
b. Project demonstrates that for 95% of all hours in a calendar year, ambient outdoor PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ levels are below the limits set in the WELL Air Quality Standards Feature.
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Immune
Digestive
Reproductive
Endocrine
Nervous
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | Tenant Improvement | New Construction | |
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| Part 2: Particle Filtration | P | P | P |
| Commercial Kitchen | Schools | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
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| Part 2: Particle Filtration | P | P | P | P | P |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
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PART 2 (Design) Particle Filtration |
MEP | Spot Check |