Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.43
Liaison David Pianko
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Yeshiva University
OP-3: Indoor Air Quality

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Alexander Jahn
Supervisor
Engineering
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Occupied building space covered by an indoor air quality plan, policy, and/or practices that include regular auditing or monitoring and a mechanism for occupants to register complaints :
4,000,000 Square feet

Total occupied building space :
4,000,000 Square feet

A brief description of the institution's indoor air quality plan, policy, and/or practices:

YU prohibits smoking on campus and signage is prominent and conspicuously posted in accordance with the Smoke-Free Air Act. We perform routine maintenance on all heating, ventilation, and A/C systems. Monthly checks of all air handlers are maintained in the MicroMain system. These checks are documented electronically for labor hours, equipment condition, and work completed. In additional to monthly checks, annual shutdown are scheduled for 3 lab buildings.

Lab and facility workers are trained on proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and we encourage the use of available alternatives to toxic substances. We are committed to managing hazardous waste in a safe manner.


The website URL where information about the institution's indoor air quality initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

We endeavor to meet all indoor air quality regulations including ASHRAE 55 and ASHRAE 62.1 Internal air quality complaints are investigated by an Industrial Hygienist or Safety Specialist. Equipment is readily available to monitor a number of pollutants (i.e. mold, particulates, asbestos, VOC's, Noise, Radiation, Infectious agents, etc.) in addition to temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide.


We endeavor to meet all indoor air quality regulations including ASHRAE 55 and ASHRAE 62.1 Internal air quality complaints are investigated by an Industrial Hygienist or Safety Specialist. Equipment is readily available to monitor a number of pollutants (i.e. mold, particulates, asbestos, VOC's, Noise, Radiation, Infectious agents, etc.) in addition to temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide.

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