WELL Addenda
WELL ADDENDA
Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.
Type | Description | Post Date |
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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: 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 |
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 Greenstuf has been accepted as an equivalent for CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 of Feature 4 Part 4. |
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, 3, 4, and 5. |
17 Jan, 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 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 GECA FFFv2.1i-2010 (Furniture, Fittings and Foam) has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5. |
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 has been accepted as an equivalent for the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Standard and M7.1-2011 Method of Part 5. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Under Part 1c, delete "VOC control" and replace with "VOC content". |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Contractor Letters of Assurance as required documentation. |
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 |
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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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 06 Dec, 2019 Filters tested under the standards ISO 16890:2016 or JIS B 9908:2018 are deemed acceptable for MERV 13 (or higher) filters of Part 2, if they meet or exceed the following efficiencies: |
06 Dec, 2019 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Multifamily residential projects may achieve Feature 5, Part 1 by providing subsidized rental of purification systems to tenants via a discounted rental rate of the dwelling unit. Project teams must demonstrate that the discounted rent is lower than the market value of the dwelling unit and that the difference will cover the rental of air purification devices. Tenants are required to sign an agreement for purchasing or leasing air purifier(s) in order to receive the discounted rate. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 Remove: 27 Apr, 2017 AAP "Projects registered as... Feature 05, Part 1: Filter Accommodation." |
15 Aug, 2018 |
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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change Part 1b from "The system is able to accommodate additional filters" to "The mechanical system is sized to accommodate the additional filters." |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Class F 7 (or higher) media filters are an acceptable equivalent to MERV 13 (or higher) media filters. |
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 |
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 Performance Testing Agent 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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Add "or combination particle/carbon filters." to the end of Part 1a. Part 1a now reads "Rack space and fan capacity is in place for future carbon filters or combination particle/carbon filters." |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In lieu of installing rack space for future carbon filters, an execution plan for future modifications to the HVAC system to create rack space for carbon filters may be provided in the event that the installation of carbon filters is a requirement of the WELL Building Standard in the future. To follow this approach, it must be confirmed that the system would be able to physically accept carbon filters should the necessary rack space be created, the plan must identify the cost estimates of renovating the HVAC system to include the necessary rack space to confirm that it is considered a capital improvement item, and the owner must commit to making the upgrades should the WELL Building Standard require carbon filters in a future recertification of the project. |
06 May, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Multifamily Residential projects may use wall-mounted HEPA filters to meet the requirements of Feature 5 Parts 1 and 2, provided the project contains a sufficient quantity of wall mounted HEPA filters in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended area coverage. In addition, a policy document must be provided confirming Part 3 of the Feature and that the Owner will maintain the filters for the units that are located in both common and private areas. |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 As an alternative to the quarterly inspection of cooling coils required in Feature 6, Part 1b, projects may sample 25% of the project’s cooling coils per quarter (representative of all building orientations and equal to 100% of cooling coils per year) through either visual inspection or performance inspection tests. Policy documentation must be provided that includes a detailed description of the inspection protocols for cooling coils and drain pans, and confirming that cleaning will be provided if mold is found before the annual inspection. The inspection and analyses must be performed in accordance with ISO 16000-18 and ISO 16000-17. |
17 Jan, 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 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add annotated operations schedule OR MEP drawing as required documentation, remove MEP Letter of Assurance, remove on-site spot checks. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "newly installed" after "all" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "occurring within one year prior to Performance Verification" after "building construction" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "occurring within one year prior to Performance Verification" after "during construction" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "occurring within one year prior to Performance Verification" after "building construction" |
27 Apr, 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 |
Interpretation |
Type: Interpretation
Inquiry: My project is an existing project; does Feature 7 apply to my project?Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Ruling: For existing projects, it must be demonstrated that the requirements of Feature 7 were met for all construction/renovation/alteration activity that took place during the process of readying the project for WELL certification and all construction/renovation/alteration activity that occurred within 1 year prior to the WELL project registration. If no such activity took place within 1 year prior to the WELL project registration, the feature requirements are met. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change title of Part 3 from "VOC Absorption Management" to "Moisture Absorption Management" |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 3, change "To prevent building materials from absorbing and later releasing VOCs emitted by other (source) materials during construction, the following requirements are met: to "To prevent building materials from absorbing water or moisture during construction, the following requirements are met:" |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 3a, change “A secure area is designated to store and protect…” to “A separate area is designated to store and protect…”. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Remove Parts 3b and 3c. |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 31 Jul, 2019 c. Any other m |
31 Jul, 2019 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 Projects may achieve Feature 08, Part 1 by developing and using a comprehensive floor cleaning plan at entrances which details the cleaning products and equipment that will be used to clean various surfaces on a daily basis. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 May, 2019 This option is applicable only for buildings whose entrance lobby is not a regularly occupied space or to projects where the building entrance is outside the project boundary. |
01 May, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, remove: "Where projects are restricted from using an entry vestibule or revolving door (for e.g. projects in the Philippines following the National Building Code, which prohibits revolving doors or vestibules for designated exits), they". Add: "Projects" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 01 Nov, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, remove: "Where the options of an entry vestibule or revolving door are not possible for projects with regularly occupied lobbies, projects". Add: "Projects" |
01 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 In part description, add: ", including doors with pedestrian traffic only to/from terraces or patios (no traffic to/from surrounding grounds), " after "…occupant shoes at all regularly used entrance(s)" |
15 Aug, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, remove: ""Projects must also provide indoor pressure sensor readings from one day. This should include exhaust and supply sequences. Projects should also provide mechanical drawings of the project space and manufacturer documentation of the air curtain equipment"". Add: ""To document this alternative adherence path, the project team must provide the following in the Documentation Submission: - Indoor pressure sensor readings in accordance with ANSI/ AMCA 220 including exhaust and supply sequences from a single day |
15 Aug, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 3a, remove: "locker room". Add: "changing room" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Part 1a, add: "(sum of indoor and outdoor length)" after "primary direction of travel" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Part 1b, add: "(sum of indoor and outdoor length)" after "primary direction of travel" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Part 1c, add: "(sum of indoor and outdoor length)" after "primary direction of travel" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Permanent" from title of Part name. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 For projects that have an entryway walk off system that is less than 10 feet in length, but no smaller than 9’6’’, temporary rollout mats may be used during potential inclement weather (i.e. a 30% chance or higher) to bring the walk-off system up to 10 feet in length. In addition, projects must commit to cleaning the entrance/lobby multiple times daily, and demonstrate this through a cleaning plan. Provide the cleaning plan as well as a narrative detailing the project policy regarding rollout mats and inclement weather. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Projects may use a permanent entryway system 3 meters long, and an air curtain to create an air seal. There are several specifications for this path:
To document this alternative adherence path, the project team must provide the following in the Documentation Submission:
|
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Projects may create a healthy space by installing stand-alone air filters in the breathing zone near the primary seating of occupants, and near the entrance. A narrative must be included with documentation to describe the contaminants that will be filtered out along with an operations schedule for the maintenance of the air filters. Note that this AAP meets both Parts of the Feature. |
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 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 The requirements of Part 2 (Entryway Seal) may be met by controlling building pressure according to the following requirements: - An indoor pressure sensor must be installed in the building lobby and near any other entrance to the building from the outside. The pressure sensor must be capable of providing automatic readings on a frequency of at least one per hour. To document this alternative path, the project team must provide the following in the documentation application submission: |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Replace the first sentence with the following: "One of the following is in place to slow the movement of air from outdoors to indoors within mechanically ventilated main building entrances:" |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019 The Malaysian SIRIM QAS certification scheme for cleaning products has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1b. |
05 Jun, 2019 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 For Part 1b, remove: "A list of approved product seals with which". Add "A list of products that" |
15 Aug, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products with a Gold or Platinum level in the Material Health category or products with a Gold or Platinum level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute have been deemed accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1. |
29 May, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 The Global GreenTag Standard v4.0 and PhD Methodology are not accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1 because the requirements of GreenTag do not match those of these WELL features. |
29 May, 2018 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 29 May, 2018 Where securing products that meet Hazard Statement requirements set in Table A4 is problematic, the project can submit documentation demonstrating an attempt has been made, including a petition or formal request filed with at minimum three manufacturers/labels (per product category). The project is then permitted instead to use products that meet Type 1 eco-labeling program, as defined by ISO 14024:H929:1999 and developed by a member of the Global Ecolabelling Network. |
29 May, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In system diagram, add: "Respiratory" and "Integumentary" to diagram and to list under diagram of body system |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 23 Aug, 2017 Vikings by Rotulo Ecologico ABNT is not approved as an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1. Equivalencies are a comparison of different codes and regulations and are appropriate for projects that wish to propose an equivalent standard, code, or practice to meet the feature intent. |
23 Aug, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 The Eco Mark Program has been accepted for Feature 09, Part 1. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "a. A list of high-touch and low-touch surfaces in the space (See Table A1 in Appendix C)". Add: "a. The Cleaning Equipment and Training section of Table A4 in Appendix C" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. A list of approved product seals with which all cleaning products must comply (See Table A4 in Appendix C)". Add: "b. A list of approved product seals with which all cleaning, disinfection and hand hygiene products must comply in accordance with the Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section in Table A4 in Appendix C." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "c. A cleaning protocol and dated cleaning logs that are maintained and available to all occupants". Add: "c. A list of high-touch surfaces and schedule of sanitization or disinfection as specified in the Disinfection and Sanitization section in Table A4 in Appendix C" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "d. A cleaning schedule that specifies the extent and frequency that a surface is cleaned, sanitized, or disinfected in accordance with the Disinfection and Sanitization and Entryway Maintenance sections of Table A4 in Appendix C". Add: "d. A cleaning schedule that specifies the extent and frequency of cleaning, including the Entryway Maintenance section of Table A4 in Appendix C" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "e. The Cleaning Equipment and Training section of Table A4 in Appendix C". Add: "e. Dated cleaning logs that are maintained and available to all occupants" |
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 operation is outside of their control are not required to achieve Feature 09, Part 1: Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "A cleaning plan is created which includes following requirements". Add: "A cleaning plan is created that includes" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 Remove Waste stream management section from the Cleaning Protocol guidelines. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Good Environmental Choice of Australia (GECA) Standard CPv2.2i-2012 (Cleaning Products) has been deemed accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 09 Part 1. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The EU Ecolabel has been accepted as an alternative for Requirement (d) of Feature 9 Part 1. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning has been accepted as an alternative for Requirement (d) of Feature 9 Part 1. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 SCS has been approved as an acceptable alternative for Feature 9 Part 1, Requirement d. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 Change Part 1b text to: 'A cleaning schedule that specifies the extent and frequency that a surface is cleaned, sanitized or disinfected in accordance with the Disinfection and Sanitization and Entryway Maintenance sections of Table A4 in Appendix C.' |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 Add Part 1e with the following text: 'The Cleaning Equipment and Program Protocol section of Table A4 in Appendix C.' |
17 Jan, 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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1 description, change “… a cleaning plan is created and presented…” to “… a cleaning plan is created in accordance with Table A4 in Appendix C and presented…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 For Part 1b, add “and entryway walk off mats (if applicable)” after “each high-touch and low-touch surface” in the first sentence. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Jun, 2019 Hong Kong's Pesticides Ordinance (Cap. 133) has not been accepted as an equivalent for the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program of Feature 10 Part 1. The San Francisco Environment Code IPM program requires least toxic pesticides to have warnings about toxicity to fish or other aquatic life, birds, wildlife, or honeybees. The proposed ordinance only states safety for warm blooded mammals. |
05 Jun, 2019 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 30 Nov, 2018 AVA Pesticide Registration has not been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 – Pesticide Management. |
30 Nov, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In 17 Jan, 2017 EP, remove: "UK Regulations Directive 2009/128/EC has". Add: "UK Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 have" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 The European Regulations 1107/2009/EC and 528/2012/EU have been accepted as alternatives for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 1b, remove: "hazard-ranked". Add: "with a Hazard Tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous)" after "Use of pesticides" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Nov, 2017 Malmö Stads Riktlinjer för Kemisk Bekämpning (2015) (The City of Malmoe’s Guidelines for Pesticide Use, 2015) of Sweden has been accepted as an equivalent to the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program of Feature 10 Part 1. |
27 Nov, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 Biopesticides registered with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) of India have been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b. |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In system diagram, add: "Urinary" to diagram and to list under diagram of body system |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 21 Aug, 2017 Biopesticides registered with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) of India has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 10 Part 1b. |
21 Aug, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "The following conditions are met for all pesticides and herbicides used on outdoor plants". Add: "Pesticide and herbicide use on outdoor plants is eliminated, or hazards are minimized through one of the following:" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Pestcide and herbicide use is minimized by creating a use plan based on Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program". Add: "The creation of a pest management plan in place of pesticide/herbicide use, based on Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Only pesticides with a hazard tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous) as per the City of San Francisco Department of the Environment's (SFE) Hazard Tier Review Process are used. Refer to Table A2 in Appendix C for more details". Add: "Use of hazard-ranked pesticides based on screening lists described in Table A2 in Appendix C." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The UK Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 have been approved for F10, Part 1, Requirement a. Adopting organic farming principles described in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 has been approved as an acceptable method to comply with F10 Part 1, Requirement b. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Part 1b, remove "Reduced Risk Pesticide List" and replace with "Hazard Tier Review Process" |
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 |