11. Operations & Maintenance - Cleaning Protocol

Establish and implement a regular cleaning protocol for all shared areas

Rationale: Implementing a cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance policy that requires daily cleaning in common indoor areas and includes guidelines on safe cleaning and disinfectant products helps protect occupants from chemical exposure while ensuring effective disinfection of pathogens, contributing to reduced risk of contagious disease transmission.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Cleaning and Maintenance Protocol (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Establish and implement enhanced cleaning and maintenance practices through an enhanced cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance protocol that is at least as rigorous as the v3 Fitwel Cleaning Protocol.

The Fitwel Cleaning Protocol can be found here.

2. Ensure that the protocol is applicable to all common spaces within the project.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Protocol
• Certified statement