WELL Addenda
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Updated (Approved.)
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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: 09 Feb, 2017 (Approved.) |
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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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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: 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 (Approved) |
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 (Approved) 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 and II as described in the standards. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
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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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Previously published as an AAP: |
27 Apr, 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: 07 Apr, 2017 (Approved) |
07 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 07 Apr, 2017 Updated (Approved): 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: 07 Apr, 2017 (Approved) |
07 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 (Approved) |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 ORIGINAL RULING (10/24/2016): UPDATED RULING (1/11/2017): |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 (Approve) |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 (Approved) |
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: 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 (Approved) LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 2. Please note that the project must adhere to the "Additional VOC content requirements for wet-applied products" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly applied adhesives and sealants must be in compliance. BREEAM is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 2. Please note the project must adhere to the Volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels for products (found in Table 18 in the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014). Additionally, all newly applied adhesives and sealants must be in compliance.. LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 3. Please note that the project must adhere to the "General emissions evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly installed flooring must be in compliance. BREEAM is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 3. Please note the project must adhere to the Volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels for products (found in Table 18 in the BREEAM UK New Construction 2014). Additionally, all newly installed flooring must be in compliance. LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 4. Please note that the project must adhere to the "General emissions evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, all newly installed insulation must be in compliance. LEED is deemed an equivalent standard for Part 5. Please note that the project must adhere to the "Furniture evaluation" section (found in LEED v 4). Additionally, 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased furniture and furnishing must be in compliance. PLEASE NOTE: BREEAM equivalency for F04 Parts 1-3, only applies to projects that are not pursuing any BREEAM Certification. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 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 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 (Approved.) 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 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 (Approved.) |
06 May, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 (Approved.) |
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 (Approved) |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
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 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
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 |
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 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 (Approved.) |
06 May, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 (Approved.) |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 (Approved) |
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 |
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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 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
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: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Permanent" from title of Part name. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
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 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) 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. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 (Approved) |
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 (Approved.) - 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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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: 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 (Approved) |
27 Apr, 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 |
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 (Approved) |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 (Approved) |
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 |
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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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 (Approved) |
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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1 description, change “The following conditions are met for all pesticides and herbicides used on plants:” to “The following conditions are met for all pesticides and herbicides user on outdoor plants.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Not more than 100 ppm (by weight) added lead". Add: "Not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead in wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures, and 0.20% for solder or flux used in plumbing for water intended for human consumption" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add "c. Not more than 100 ppm (by weight) added lead in all other building materials." |
27 Apr, 2017 |