Provide occupants access to a dedicated quiet room

Rationale: A dedicated, private quiet room provides a space for retreat, meditation, and rest away from unwanted noise allowing for restoration, contributing to reduced stress and anxiety levels.

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Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Meditation Space (Full Credit):

Include a quiet room that meets all the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Include a dedicated quiet room within the building(s) that is accessible to all building occupants.

2. Ensure that the identified quiet room is located within the building(s).

3. Ensure that the quiet room can be locked or shown to be "in use" and is shielded from view of other occupants.

4. Ensure that the quiet room is not used for any other purpose.

Retail

1. Include a dedicated quiet room within the building(s) that is accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff within tenant spaces.

2. Ensure that the identified quiet room is located within the building(s).

3. Ensure that the quiet room can be locked or shown to be "in use" and is shielded from view of other occupants.

4. Ensure that the quiet room is not used for any other purpose.

Option 2 - Quiet Communal Room (Partial Credit):

Include a quiet communal space that meets all the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Include a dedicated quiet room within the building(s) that is accessible to all full- and part-time employee occupants within building owner/management spaces, only.

2. Ensure that the identified quiet room is located within the building(s).

3. Install permanent signage within the communal room communicating to occupants to limit calls, conversations, or other noise-generating activities.

Option 2 - Quiet Room for Building Management Occupants Only (Partial Credit):

Include a quiet communal space that meets all the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Include a dedicated quiet room within the building(s) that is accessible to all full- and part-time employee occupants within building owner/management spaces, only.

2. Ensure that the identified quiet room is located within the building(s).

3. Ensure that the quiet room can be locked or shown to be "in use" and is shielded from public view.

4. Ensure that the quiet room is not used for any other purpose.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Annotated photographs
• Certified statements