LEED Testing v3 2009
The below methods are recommended by EMSL Analytical, Inc. for LEED v3 2009 IAQ Management Plan – Before Occupancy Testing, Option 2. These methodologies should be approved by LEED prior to sampling:
| Parameter | Method | Media | EMSL Part # | Equipment | EMSL Part # | Flow Rate | Sampling Time | Volumes | LEED Recommended Max. Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVOC | EPA TO-15 with Library Search and TVOC Calculation | Whole-Air Sample | N/A | Evacuated Canister w/flow controller | 87IH064 (6L 4-hr) 87IH062 (6L 8-hr) 87IH156 (1.4L 4-hr) 87IH158 (1.4L 8-hr) | Varies | 4-8 hours | 1.4 - 6L | 500 ug/m3 |
| Carbon Monoxide | Drager CMS | Whole-Air Sample | N/A | Evacuated Canister w/flow controller | 87IH064 (6L 4-hr) 87IH062 (6L 8-hr) 87IH156 (1.4L 4-hr) 87IH158 (1.4L 8-hr) | Varies | 4-8 hours | 1.4 - 6L | 9 ppm, no more than 2ppm above outside level |
| Carbon Monoxide - Alternate | EPA IP-3C Electrochemical Sensor | N/A | N/A | Real-Time Monitor | 87RD013 | Varies | 4-8 hours | N/A | 9 ppm, no more than 2ppm above outside level |
| 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH, New Rug Odor) | NIOSH 1501M | Coconut-Shell Charcoal Sorbent Tube | 87IH028 | Personal Sampling Pump | 87IH005 | 0.1 lpm | 4-8 hours | 24 - 48L | 6.5 ug/m3 |
| Formaldehyde | NIOSH Method 2016 | DNPH-Treated Silica Gel Sorbent Tube | 87IH030 | Personal Sampling Pump | 87IH006 | 0.1 lpm | 4-8 hours | 24 - 48L | 27 ppb |
| Formaldehyde | NIOSH Method 2016 | DNPH-Treated Passive Sampler | 87IH034 | Passive Sampler (Badge) | N/A | 0.0162 lpm | 4-8 hours | 3.9-7.8L | 27 ppb |
| PM-10 Particulate | EPA IP-10A (SKC - Modified) | 37 mm Preweighed 2.0 um PTFE Filter | 87IH091 | Pump, Personal Environmental Monitor (PEM) and pump kit | 87IH090 | 10 lpm | 4-8 hours | 2400-4800L | 50 ug/m3 |
| PM-10 Particulate - Alternate | Particle Counter | N/A | N/A | Real-Time Monitor | N/A | Varies | 1 Min. (Clean Room) - 15 Seconds (Dusty Environment) | N/A | 4,000,000 particles / ft³ @ 5% coincidence loss. 0.2 µm - 25µm |
| Test | Method | Same Day | 1 Day | 2 Day | 3 Day | 4 Day | 1 Week | 2 Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVOC (EPA TO-15 + Library + TVOC Calculation) | TO-15 mod. | N/A | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
| Carbon Monoxide | CMS Method | N/A | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
| New Rug Odor 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) | NIOSH 1501M | N/A | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
| Formaldehyde | NIOSH 2016 | N/A | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
| PM-10 | EPA IP10A | N/A | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL | CALL |
| Sampling Media/Extras | Product ID | Notes/Price |
|---|---|---|
| TVOC – TO-15 Canister | 87IH064 (6L 4-hr) 87IH062 (6L 8-hr) 87IH156 (1.4L 4-hr) 87IH158 (1.4L 8-hr) | Free with analysis. Shipping charges apply. |
| Carbon Monoxide – TO-15 Canister | 87IH064 (6L 4-hr) 87IH062 (6L 8-hr) 87IH156 (1.4L 4-hr) 87IH158 (1.4L 8-hr) | Free with analysis. Shipping charges apply |
| Carbon Monoxide - Alternate | 87RD013 - Daily 87R5013 - Weekly 8703701 - Purchase | TSI-IAQ Calc 7545 Rental or Purchase Fees Apply |
| 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH, New Rug Odor) – Sorbent Tube and Personal Sampling Pump | 87IH028 - Tube 87IH005 - Pump Rental | Coconut-Shell Charcoal Tube Media and pump rental free with analysis. Shipping charges apply |
| Formaldehyde – Sorbent Tube and Personal Sampling Pump | 87IH030 - Tube 87IH006 - Pump Rental | DNPH-Treated Silica Gel Tube Media and pump rental free with analysis. Shipping charges apply |
| Formaldehyde – Passive Sampler (Badge) | 87IH034 | DNPH-Treated Passive Sampler (Badge) Badge Fees Apply |
| PM-10 Particulate – Filter and Pump Rental | 87IH091 - Filter 87IH090 - Daily 87IH103 - Weekly | 37mm Preweighed 2.0 um PFTE Filter Filter Fees Apply Pump Rental: Daily / Weekly Rental Fees Apply |
| PM-10 Particulate – Alternate | 87RD012 - Daily 87R5012 - Weekly 8710001 - Purchase | Lighthouse 3016 IAQ Rental or Purchase Fees Apply |
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