I-BEAM

Hi Michael, The EBOM Rating system is geared toward both the relatively easy (encouraging good practices where the practice does not already exist) and the complex (adding additional analysis to those project teams that already perform basic IAQ practices). In terms of your more general inquiries regarding LEED and IEQ/IAQ, I don't know much about the history of its development, but I just know what's needed for submittal. Really the submittal comes down to the following elements: - the summary report of the IAQ audit results, including a summary of the audit procedures for indoor spaces, exterior spaces, and HVAC systems. - Then for each protocol pursued, a thorough description of the methods to control pollutant sources (as noted on page 357 of the LRG). - evidence of a procedure for collecting and responding to occupants’ IAQ-related complaints - a description of how the IAQ manager executes a periodic inspection program So to answer the first question (in all hopes): As the key requirement is to develop and implement on an ongoing basis an IAQ management program, every component must be addressed at some point. The baseline audit should identify key problem areas and then grow from there to be implemented in the on-going maintenance and IAQ inspection program. So if a representative survey and examination of all components in one HVAC system is finding IAQ-related issues, then the baseline should be opened up to include all of the building's HVAC system components. The summary report would therefore include a thorough description of the audit procedures and findings, followed by an adjusted set of procedures based on the initial findings.