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o Isolate areas of work to prevent contamination of other spaces, whether they are

finished or not. Seal doorways and windows, or tent off areas as needed using temporary barriers.

o Use walk-off mats at entryways to reduce introduced dirt and pollutants.

o Use dust guards and collectors on saws and other tools.

• Housekeeping : Maintain a clean jobsite. Use vacuum cleaners with high-efficiency particulate filters and use sweeping compounds or wetting agents for dust control when sweeping.

  • Scheduling : Sequence construction activities to reduce air quality problems. For renovation projects, coordinate construction activities to minimize or eliminate disruption of operations in occupied areas.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 149