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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
EQp1
REQUIRED
New Construction
INTENT
To promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing environmental quality problems associated with construction and renovation.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
New Construction and Core and Shell | N/A |
Construction Management |
Develop and implement construction management practices for the construction and preoccupancy phases of the building. The practices must address all of the following:
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No smoking : Prohibit smoking during construction except in designated smoking areas located at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the building. Install signage that prohibits smoking during construction.
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Extreme heat protection : Implement measures that protect construction workers from extreme heat.
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HVAC protection : Keep contaminants out of the HVAC system. Do not run permanently installed equipment, if possible, but if it must be used, maintain proper filtration. Replace all air filtration media after completion of construction and before occupancy. Confirm that testing and balance work is completed with new filtration.
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Source control : Keep sources of contaminants out of the building and have a plan to eliminate any that are introduced.
o Store carpets, acoustic ceiling panels, fabric wall coverings, insulation, upholstery
and furnishings, and other absorptive materials in a designated area protected from moisture damage.
- Pathway interruption : Prevent circulation of contaminated air when cutting concrete or wood, sanding drywall, installing volatile-organic-compound-emitting materials, or performing other activities that affect indoor air quality in other workspaces.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 148