References

Reference 1

ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, 2001, 25.19: http://www.infiltec.com/inf-larg.htm

Reference 2

P.LeVallois, et al., "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Self-Reported Hypersensitivity to Electromagnetic Fields in California" and "An Evaluation of the Possible Risks from Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) From Power Lines, Internal Wiring, Electrical Occupations and Appliances.".

Case study for EMF control (Research Triangle)
"EMF reduction: The team reviewed available literature on EMF and their threat to health and determined that while EMF radiation could be measured, its threat to humans had not yet been proven or disproved. Nevertheless, the team recommended adopting a philosophy of prudent avoidance toward EMF risks and undertook modifications of the building design to reduce occupant exposure. EMF radiation can be mitigated by distance and by shielding. Distance offers maximum protection and is 'low-tech,' while the costs associated with shielding are high and the results are difficult to measure. Consequently, the design team chose to create 'buffer zones' to reduce prolonged exposures in portions of the building that are occupied for long periods of time, such as the laboratories and offices. The largest sources of EMF were identified as the building's transformers, the electrical rooms with their many cables, and the electrical conduit that was routed under the building atria. As a first step circulation and utility spaces were used to maximize the separation between a source and any potential receptors."

Reference 3

Fumes from activities involving the installation and repair of modified bitumen roofs.

Reference 4

Chapter 59, Indoor Air Quality Handbook CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Method for indoor Air Quality Studies. Qingyan Chen, Leon Glicksman, MIT

Reference 4

Ventilation rate to remove odors falls between 14-50 (l*s)/person or 28-100 cfm depending upon the type of odors to be removed. Ventilating to remove odor will exceed all requirements for Ventilation rates for human comfort.
(Levin, Indoor Air Quality Handbook, McGraw-Hill table 60.2)
ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Reference 5

LEED ™ 6.1, 6.2 Controllability of Systems

Provide one operable window and one lighting control zone per 200sf of area within 15' of an exterior wall.
Provide controls for each individual for airflow, temperature, & lighting

ASHRAE 55-1992 Addenda 1995 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy Recommend maximum of 60% RH

ASHRAE 55-2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy (based on satisfactory thermal comfort for 80% of people. 71d in winter, 76d in summer.)

Reference 6

LEED ™ Prerequisite 2.0 ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) control

Reference 7

LEED ™ Credit 3.1 SMACNA (Sheet metal and air conditioning National Contractors Association) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction.

Reference 8

Air Filtration—Chapter 9 Air Cleaning, Particles of Air Quality Handbook.

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