Since 2014, we have been delivering BREEAM-compliant Indoor Air Quality Plans to meet the highest standards. Our in-house team, composed of BREEAM and industry experts, has unmatched experience in creating tailored air quality plans and offering post-construction testing services across a wide range of property sectors and construction sites. By choosing a plan developed by our seasoned professionals, you ensure full compliance with BREEAM requirements while maximizing your potential to achieve additional HEA02 credits, contributing to the overall success of your project.

What is an HEA02 BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Plan?

An Indoor Air Quality Plan is a written document that sets out a strategy to encourage a healthy internal environment through the specification of appropriate ventilation, materials and maintenance processes.  The BREEAM assessment standards requires a site specific indoor air quality plan has been produced and implemented in accordance with the guidance in GN06.

The overall aim of the plan is to establish and facilitate a process that leads to design, specification and installation decisions that minimise indoor air pollution once a building is occupied.

We have been providing BREEAM compliant Indoor Air Quality Plans since 2014.  Our in-house team of BREEAM and industry experts have an unrivalled wealth of experience producing indoor air quality plans and testing services to a diverse range of property sectors, construction sites and clients.  By investing in a plan completed by experienced professionals you are ensuring compliance with BREEAM requirements and maximising the potential for achieving the further HEA02 credits.

Why is the Indoor Air Quality Plan critical to BREEAM Compliance?

Under past versions of the BREEAM Assessment, one credit was available for providing a compliant indoor air quality plan, however this is no longer the case under the more recent revisions such as BREEAM 2018, BREEAM V6 and BREEAM V6.1 now require an Indoor Air quality Plan as a pre-requisite for the entirety of the HEA02 section.  This means that without this plan being in place no credits can be achieved under the section at all!

As well as achieving credits, concentrating on air quality provides all stakeholders with the peace of mind that everything has been carried out to maximise occupant health and safety.

What does our Indoor Air Quality Plan include?

Our Indoor Air Quality Plans have been designed specifically to help you achieve Criterion 1 in BREEAM Hea02 and includes:

1. Measures to minimise the introduction of pollution in terms of harmful gases given off by certain building materials, notably VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and Formaldehyde.
2. Measures to dilute and control any of these gases that are introduced.
3. Procedures for pre-occupancy flush-out (to be done before testing).
4. Identification of the number and type of, location of and timing of 3rd party testing to prove that post- construction levels of VOCs and Formaldehyde are under control.
5. An action plan in the event of any test results proving un-satisfactory.
6. A suitable programme of post-occupancy and on-going monitoring.

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A well-executed Indoor Air Quality Plan is crucial for meeting BREEAM standards and ensuring a healthier, more sustainable environment for building occupants.

If you would like any additional information on our Indoor Air Quality Plans please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist team by calling 01554 571010 or email admin@melinconsultants.co.uk.