WELL Addenda
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 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" |
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 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner do not contain". Add: "All foods, 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" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "All foods, beverages, snacks and meals sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner meet the following conditions". Add: "All foods, 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, meet the following conditions" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "No beverage with more than 30 grams of sugar per container is sold or distributed through catering services, vending machines, or pantries. Bulk containers of 1.9 L (2 quart) or larger are exempt from this requirement". Add: "Beverages do not contain more than 30 g of sugar per container. Bulk containers of 1.9 L (2 quart) or larger are exempt from this requirement" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "In beverage vending machines and on food service menus, at least 50% of slots or listings are products that have 15 g of sugar or less per 240 mL [8 oz] serving". Add: "At least 50% of beverages have 1 g of sugar or less per 16 mL [1.87 g of sugar or less per 1 oz]" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "No individually sold, single-serving, non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar". Add: "No non-beverage food item contains more than 30 g of sugar per serving" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "In any foods" before "where a grain flour". Add: "In 50% of food offerings" |
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 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "All food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled to indicate if they contain the following allergens". Add: "All foods sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled on packaging, menus, signage, or electronic media to indicate if they contain the following allergens" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "consumption of or contact with" after "to help occupants avoid" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with requirements of Feature 40. The project will need to label all foods (rather than only cereals) that contain gluten in order to comply with WELL. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with F40.Note that projects must label all foods (rather than only cereals) that contain gluten in order to fully comply with WELL. Projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
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 The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 40. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Fragrance-free non-antibacterial soap" Add: "Fragrance-free hand soap 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 Add: ", at a minimum," after "provided" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "The" before "sink column" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "Since liquid soap in bulk refillable dispensers is prone to bacterial contamination, utilizing sealed liquid soap cartridges reduces the possibility for bacterial contamination and significantly reduces bacteria on hands whereas contaminated refillable dispensers increase bacteria on hands after handwashing. Handwashing sinks should also provide sufficient room for washing one’s hands without touching the sink sides, to prevent possible recontamination." after "than using air dryers." |
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 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: ", fish, or poultry" after "raw meat" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "raw foods (uncooked meat, fish and poultry)". Add: "raw meat, fish and poultry" |
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 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "All food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are labeled to indicate if they contain the following". Add: "All foods sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner are clearly labeled on packaging, nearby menus or signage to indicate if they contain the following" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with requirements of Feature 43. The project must label monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), (rather than only listing ingredients as flavors or preservatives), in order to comply with WELL. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The China Standards ‘General Rules for Pre-packaged Food Labeling’ (GB7718--2011) and ‘Standard for the Use of Food Additives’ (GB2760-2014) have been approved as acceptable alternatives for F43.Note that projects must provide signage that clearly indicates: "The following additives have not been evaluated - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), and sulfite.” |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with F43.Note that projects must label monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), (rather than only listing ingredients as flavors or preservatives), in order to comply with WELL. Projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 may be used to comply with the requirements of Feature 43 regarding labeling for artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Projects will need to label the remaining artificial substances listed in the requirements of Feature 43. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
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 For projects located in India, the requirements for Feature 43 may be met by providing labeling for all high-shelf life packaged foods in addition to freshly prepared food items offered on-site. Foods must be labeled with the additives outlined by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Up to 30% of the low-shelf life packages goods prepared off site may be exempted from artificial substance labeling, but must include clear signage that they have not been evaluated for artificial ingredients or food additives. The latest version of the FSSAI regulation must be made available to building users upon request. |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jul, 2017 The Food Standards Code Australia and New Zealand may be used to comply with the requirements of Feature 44 Part 1. Projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
17 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "For foods and beverages sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, the following are displayed (per meal or item) on packaging, menus or signage". Add: "For foods and beverages sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner, the following are displayed (per meal or item) on packaging, menus or signage" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The Hong Kong Food and Drugs Composition and Labeling Regulations may be used to partially comply with F44.Note that projects must label vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron in order to comply with WELL. Projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 44. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance. |
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: 24 Oct, 2016 Under 1b, the reference to the FDA is now removed. 1b now reads "Macronutrient (total protein, total fat and total carbohydrate) in weight and as a percent of estimated daily requirements (Daily Values)." |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: ", beverages and snacks". Add: "and beverages" |
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 |
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 Remove: "Where food sold or distributed on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner is prepared to order, for at least half of all avilable entrees, the following option is available and listed on the menu". Add: "Where food is sold or provided on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner and is prepared to order, the following is available and listed on the menu for at least half of all available main course options" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "entrée". Add: "main course" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Dinnerware sizes". Add: "Dishware" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Where food sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner is self-serve and requires the use of serving plate, bowl, or cup, each of the following is met (as applicable)". Add: "Where food is sold or provided on a daily basis on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner is self-serve and requires the use of serving plate, bowl, or cup, each of the following is met (as applicable)" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "24 cm [9.5 in]". Add: "25 cm [10 in]" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "452 cm² [70 in²]". Add: "507 cm² [79 in²]" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "296 mL [10 oz]". Add: "473 mL [16 oz]" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "240 mL [8 oz]". Add "473 mL [16 oz]" |
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 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: ", in compliance with the definitions and restrictions set forth by the FDA in 21 C.F.R.§ 101.92" |
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 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "(based on country) |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "If meat, egg or dairy products are sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner, they meet the following criteria for the humane treatment of livestock". Add: ""If meat, egg or dairy products are sold or provided on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner, they meet the following criteria for the humane treatment of livestock" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove:"(based on the country)". Add: "or equivalent" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Produce is sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner and it meets the following criteria". Add: "Produce is sold or provided on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner that meets the following criteria" |
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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “All produce sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner meets the following criteria:” to “Produce is sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner and it meets the following criteria:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “All meat egg and dairy products sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner meet the following criteria…” to “If meat, egg or dairy products are sold or distributed on the premises on a daily basis by (or under contract with) the project owner, they meet the following criteria…” |
06 May, 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 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove:"allocated". Add: "accessible and located" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "with food-bearing plants" after "A garden" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "with food-bearing plants" after "A greenhouse" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "c. Edible landscaping (e.g., fruit trees, herbs)." |
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 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Owner Letters of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. Are located within 60 m [200 ft] of at least 90% of all occupants" |
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 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “Refrigerator, microwave and sink” to “Refrigerator, device for reheating food (such as microwave or toaster oven) and sink” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Brightness contrasts between task surfaces and remote, non-adjacent surfaces in the same room". Add: "Brightness contrasts between task surfaces and remote, non-adjacent surfaces in the same room. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, a surface cannot exhibit 10 times greater or lesser luminance than another remote surface in the same room" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "The way brightness is distributed across ceilings in a given room". Add: "The way brightness is distributed across ceilings in a given room that maintains lighting variety but avoids both dark spots, or excessively bright, potentially glaring spots. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, one part of the ceiling cannot be 10 times greater or lesser luminance than another part of the ceiling in the same room" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Brightness contract between main rooms and ancillary spaces, such as corridors and stairwells, if present". Add: "Maximum brightness contrasts between main rooms and ancillary spaces, such as corridors and stairwells, if present. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, a main room cannot exhibit 10 times greater or lesser luminance than an ancillary space" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Brightness contrasts between task surfaces and immediately adjacent surfaces, including adjacent visual display terminal screens". Add: "Maximum brightness contrasts between task surfaces and immediately adjacent surfaces, including adjacent visual display terminal screens. For example, projects may establish that, while still maintaining lighting variety, a surface cannot exhibit 3 times greater or lesser luminance than an adjacent surface" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 The China standard GB50024-2013 has been approved to meet the requirements of Feature 53 Part 1a.Note that this a performance based feature and spot checks will be conducted during performance verification against the proposed China GB50024-2013 to ensure compliance. |
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: 24 Oct, 2016 For Feature 53, Part 1 add Policy Document as required documentation, along with Architect Letter of Assurance and Spot Measurement. This policy document should be used to confirm the requirements of Part 1c of this feature. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add professional narrative as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance, remove on-site spot measurements. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "At least one of the following requirements is met". Add: " Light models or light calculations demonstrate that at least one of the following requirements is met" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Light models or light calculations (which may incorporate daylight) show that at least 250 equivalent melanopic lux is present at 75% or more of workstations, measured on the vertical plane facing forward, 1.2 m [4 ft] above finished floor (to stimulate the view of the occupant). This light level is present for at least 4 hours per day for every day of the year". Add: "At 75% or more of workstations, at least 200 equivalent melanopic lux is present, measured on the vertical plane facing forward, 1.2 m [4 ft] above finished floor (to simulate the view of the occupant). This light level may incorporate daylight, and is present for at least the hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM for every day of the year" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: " For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane of equivalent melanopic lux, greater than or equal to the lux recommendations in the Vertical (Ev) Targets for the 25-65 category in Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12. For example, Reception Desks are provided with 150 equivalent melanopic lux from the electric lights". Add: "For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane of 150 equivalent melanopic lux or greater. Projects may use the lux recommendations in the Vertical (Ev) Targets for the 25-65 category in Table B1 of IES-ANSI RP-1-12 in place of 150" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Projects pursuing option a, in place of a letter of assurance and on-site spot checks as indicated in the Performance Verification Guidebook, may provide an annotated floor plan which identifies a subset of workstations that comprise at least 75% of the total number present on site. During Performance Verification, the WELL Assessor will restrict sampling to these workstations, and compliance with this feature will be based on 100% of samples equaling or exceeding 200 equivalent melanopic lux. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 To increase the delivered Equivalent Melanopic Lux and fulfill Feature 54, projects may provide task lighting at workstations upon request. Projects choosing to pursue this option must demonstrate that they have sufficient funding to procure task lighting for at least 75% of the total workstations within the WELL boundary. Projects must also provide comprehensive education to employees that focuses on the benefits of task lighting and circadian lighting overall.Note that during the Performance Verification, the project must provide a sample of these task lights and coordinate the placement and the power source at each applicable workstation prior to the lighting measurements. A sufficient number of task lights should be provided so as to not impede the site visit schedule. |
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 1b, change “For all workstations, electric lights provide…” to “For all workstations, electric lights (which may include task lighting) provide…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In Part 1b, Change first part of first sentence from “Electric lights provide” to "For all workstations, electric lights provide" |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Bare lamps and luminaire surfaces". Add: "Luminaires" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Lamps with the following luminance in regularly occupied spaces are shielded by the angles listed below or greater". Add: "The following shielding angles (⍺ = 90 - cutoff angle) must be observed for lamps in regularly occupied spaces with luminance values in the ranges specified" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Less than 20,000 cd/m², including reflected sources: no shielding required". Add: "No shielding required for less than 20,000 cd/m² (including reflected sources)" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "50,000 to 500,000 cd/m²: 20°". Add: "⍺: 20° for 50,000 to 500,000 cd/m²" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "20,000 to 50,000 cd/m²: 15°". Add: "⍺: 15° for 20,000 to 50,000 cd/m²" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "500,000 cd/m² and above: 30°". Add: "⍺: 30° for 500,000 cd/m² and above" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The Unified Glare Rating (UGR) value may be used in lieu of the requirements of Feature 55 as written. Specifically, the recommendations in EN 12464-1 may be used in place of Part 1. For Part 2, workstations should have a UGR of 19 (or less). |
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 Change “At workstations and desks, the following requirement is met:” to “At workstations, desks and other seating areas, the following requirement is met:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Green Star Credit 12.0: Glare Reduction is an accepted equivalent for Feature 56. Compliance with the Green Star Credit requirements is sufficient to comply with the WELL 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: 24 Oct, 2016 The following glare control strategies may be used in lieu of glare requirements for atriums. Project teams may submit a plan or narrative detailing the use of a combination of the following: glare reducing film that has a solar transmittance of 10% or less, space planning to ensure workstations are set back from atrium spaces by at least 7 feet, and building orientation to reduce solar glare. Project teams must demonstrate that occupant comfort is not impacted. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set to automatically prevent glare.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2b, change “External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer.” To “External shading systems that are set to automatically prevent glare.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “At least one of the following is present for all glazing less than 2.1m [7 ft] above the floor:” to “At least one of the following is present for all glazing less than 2.1m [7 ft] above the floor in regularly occupied spaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |