In today’s society, it is common for individuals to spend upwards of 90% of their time in an indoor environment, whether at work or at home, which makes planning for good IAQ an important consideration.
Tenant improvement work (TIW) can adversely affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) in tenant spaces. The following guidelines will minimize these adverse effects by utilizing sound Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Methods. Tenants are responsible for the design, engineering, and the work performed by their consultants and contractors. During TIW it is important to isolate the construction area from all occupied and public areas of the building.
All parties involved in designing, approving, and constructing your space have an important role to play in keeping the workplace comfortable and free of indoor pollutants, such as dust, chemicals, and volatile organic compounds that can originate from construction materials and building furnishings. Where feasible, occupants should be involved in decisions affecting their work environment and be considered for temporary relocation away from construction.
Please share these guidelines with your Architects, Engineers (A/E), and Contractors at the earliest phase of your planning. Contact the Property Manager if you have questions about these guidelines.
