Which of the following processes is conducted prior to building occupancy and removes indoor airbome contaminants by thoroughly exhausting old air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air?
A flush-out is a process that is conducted prior to building occupancy and removes indoor airborne contaminants by thoroughly exhausting old air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air. A flush-out is one of the options for achieving the LEED Indoor Air Quality Assessment credit, which aims to reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from construction or renovation and promote the comfort and well-being of occupants1. A flush-out requires that the building be supplied with a total air volume of 14,000 cubic feet of outdoor air per square foot of gross floor area while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60°F and no higher than 80°F and relative humidity no higher than 60%. The flush-out can be done before or during occupancy, but the latter option requires a minimum ventilation rate and duration2. A flush-out can help to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM), and other pollutants that may be emitted from construction materials, finishes, furnishings, and equipment3.
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