EBOM-v5 EQc4: Facility Stewardship Performance 1-3 points
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To assess how well the building is being maintained and to gather information about paths toward increased stewardship.
Requirements
Option 1. Facility Maintenance Performance (1–2 points)
Conduct an audit to determine the maintenance level of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. Points are awarded according to Table 1.
LEVEL 3: MANAGED MAINTENANCE
Level 3 is representative of an average building. Building equipment and components are functional but occasionally break down. Response times to service and maintenance calls are inconsistent. Equipment is upgraded on an as-needed basis. Overall the facility shows a basic level of care. At least 50% of maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
LEVEL 2: COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE
Level 2 is representative of an above average building. Building equipment and components are functional and in operating condition. Response times to service and maintenance calls are consistent and timely. Equipment is upgraded regularly and meets current standards. Overall the facility shows an enhanced level of care. At least 75% of maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
LEVEL 1: EXEMPLARY FACILITY
Level 1 is representative of an exemplary building. Building equipment and components are functional and in top condition. Response times to service and maintenance calls are prompt. Equipment is upgraded regularly. Overall the facility shows a high level of care. All (100%) maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
Table 1. Points for Maintenance Level
Maintenance Level | Points | |
Maintenance level | Audit score level is ≤ 2.5 (between managed maintenance and comprehensive maintenance) | 1 |
Audit score level is ≤ 1.5 (between comprehensive maintenance and exemplary facility) | 2 | |
Audit methodology
The audit considers the entire facility, including building materials, lighting, equipment, maintenance, customer service, and facility upkeep and care.
Use five levels for scoring (e.g., limited management, critical response, managed maintenance, comprehensive maintenance, and exemplary facility).
AND/OR
Option 2. Measure Cleaning Performance (1 point)
PATH 1. CLEANING APPEARANCE AUDIT
Conduct an audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities Custodial Staffing Guidelines, or equivalent, to determine the appearance level of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score 2.5 or better.
OR
PATH 2. CLEANING SURFACE TESTING AUDIT
Conduct an audit using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing to assess the level of cleanliness of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score “needs improvement” or “effective cleaning” using the International Sanitary Supply Association Clean Standard methodology110 or similar.
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Credit language
© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To assess how well the building is being maintained and to gather information about paths toward increased stewardship.
Requirements
Option 1. Facility Maintenance Performance (1–2 points)
Conduct an audit to determine the maintenance level of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. Points are awarded according to Table 1.
LEVEL 3: MANAGED MAINTENANCE
Level 3 is representative of an average building. Building equipment and components are functional but occasionally break down. Response times to service and maintenance calls are inconsistent. Equipment is upgraded on an as-needed basis. Overall the facility shows a basic level of care. At least 50% of maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
LEVEL 2: COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE
Level 2 is representative of an above average building. Building equipment and components are functional and in operating condition. Response times to service and maintenance calls are consistent and timely. Equipment is upgraded regularly and meets current standards. Overall the facility shows an enhanced level of care. At least 75% of maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
LEVEL 1: EXEMPLARY FACILITY
Level 1 is representative of an exemplary building. Building equipment and components are functional and in top condition. Response times to service and maintenance calls are prompt. Equipment is upgraded regularly. Overall the facility shows a high level of care. All (100%) maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).
Table 1. Points for Maintenance Level
Maintenance Level | Points | |
Maintenance level | Audit score level is ≤ 2.5 (between managed maintenance and comprehensive maintenance) | 1 |
Audit score level is ≤ 1.5 (between comprehensive maintenance and exemplary facility) | 2 | |
Audit methodology
The audit considers the entire facility, including building materials, lighting, equipment, maintenance, customer service, and facility upkeep and care.
Use five levels for scoring (e.g., limited management, critical response, managed maintenance, comprehensive maintenance, and exemplary facility).
AND/OR
Option 2. Measure Cleaning Performance (1 point)
PATH 1. CLEANING APPEARANCE AUDIT
Conduct an audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities Custodial Staffing Guidelines, or equivalent, to determine the appearance level of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score 2.5 or better.
OR
PATH 2. CLEANING SURFACE TESTING AUDIT
Conduct an audit using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing to assess the level of cleanliness of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score “needs improvement” or “effective cleaning” using the International Sanitary Supply Association Clean Standard methodology110 or similar.