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• Start the audit with a walk around the property.
  Observe what the surrounding conditions and what
  they present to the occupants of the building.
  Remember that the goal of the audit is to
  discover the condition of not only the building
  but the condition of the buildings surrounding,
  including the air (ambient air).

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• Here is depiction of an area adjacent to the
  building and near the dumpster area where carts
  are improperly stored and there is enough debris
  to house pests. The sidewalk is in good shape but
  landscaping uses are varied and more attention to
  cleaning the landscape area is necessary.

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• Entryway matting systems are very important as
  they will trap up to 80 of the dirt and
  contaminants entering the building. Check to see
  if the matting system has the usual three types
  of mats scraper outside, wiper/scraper in
  between the doors and wiper mat inside the
  building. Suggest good quality mats as that will
  drive down the cost to maintain floors inside the
  building. Unseen dirt particulates scrape away at
  the floor finish and degrade the hardest of
  finishes.

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• Check all entrances and ensure that glass is
  clean, not cracked or broken and doors are sealed
  and working properly.

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• Look to see if waste containers have been
  emptied and that end user is using properly sized
  trash can liners (suggest color coding).
  Cafeteria and kitchen containers should have lids.

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• Garbage chutes are usually located inside hall
  closets and are frequently overlooked but they
  require frequent cleaning and contribute to poor
  indoor air quality. Enzyme base cleaners are
  effective along with degreasers.

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• Be sure to check all hallway floors as they can
  be of different materials in different parts of
  the building and the audit should reflect what
  part of the building has what type of flooring.
  Include the floor program for each type of
  flooring VCT, marble, carpet, terrazzo, etc.

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• An audit should always include an inspection of
  the boiler area for water treatment chemicals and
  cooling tower chemicals. These are hazardous
  chemicals and need to be handled with extreme
  care. MSDS sheets should be readily available and
  chemicals should be blocked and diked. Check for
  shelf life on these chemicals as the old vendor
  typically leaves behind his old chemicals if his
  company is replaced and does not haul them away.
  Special disposal costs are involved.

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• Inspect floor drains that they are working
  properly and liquid is moving thru them at least
  once weekly to reduce odors. Also check floor
  sinks as these usually collect mop strands and
  become blocked.

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• Audits should always include moving away boxes
  and other stored items to reveal evidence of
  insects or rodents. These areas are hiding and
  nesting areas and all items should be removed and
  store properly. Suggest an Integrated Pest
  Management program.

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• Educate building and cleaning staff where insect
  and rodent problems exist and develop a plan to
  monitor activity and prevent pests from entering
  the building.

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• Inspect areas around loading docks and garages
  to reveal evidence of rodents, insect, birds.
  Ensure that dumpsters are not located under
  outside air intakes.

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• Storage areas should be neat and tidy. Items
  stored should be listed in MSDS binders and kept
  up to date. Paints should be store separately
  from cleaning chemicals.

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• Check condition of janitorial equipment. Check
  for working order, filters clean and changed in a
  timely manner. Check for log of preventive
  maintenance program. Inquire if all staff on
  cross trained on equipment.

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• Inventory of all stock should be recorded along
  with purchasing date. Managed inventory is a plus
  for customers. Suggest combining purchase orders
  to reduce overordering, duplicate ordering and
  reduction of cost of ordering. Develop velocity
  report based on historical ordering methods.

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• Audits will reveal fire hazards which can be
  resolved by proper storage procedures.

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• All stairways should be kept free and clear of
  debris. All stairs and landings should be clean
  and dry. Posted wet floor signs should be used
  when cleaning stairways. Storage underneath
  staircases are typical fire hazards and should be
  addressed.

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• It is important to observe what density level is
  present in the office areas. Clutter will present
  problems like undusted/cleaned surfaces which can
  trigger respiratory issues. Improperly store
  materials invite pests, insects. Unattended
  plants affect indoor air quality. Inquire about
  carpet maintenance programs and frequency of
  vacuuming, shampooing, etc.

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• Check all ceiling tiles for water damage.
  Stained tiles indicate that a leak exists or has
  existed and effects are mold and/or moisture
  concerns. Suggest replacement of tiles.

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• Give particular attention to food and food prep
  areas where a high risk of rodents,pests and
  insects will occur. Suggest an IPM program.
  Also, oftentimes kitchen personnel bring in their
  own cleaning supplies which may not be in
  accordance with the objectives of a green
  cleaning program.

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• Restroom areas should involve an audit of the
  type of soap, towel and tissue being used. Follow
  Green Seal standards for compliance
  www.greenseal.org . Suggest a total green
  cleaning program from current product line.

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• Pictures of janitorial closets normally will
  reveal the level of commitment the building and
  staff have toward a viable, cleaning for health
  pathway.

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• Roofs
• Building Audits are meant to cover the whole
  building and as such you should begin with the
  roof. You are looking for a high albedo which
  means that the sunlight is reflected a lot when
  it strikes the surface of the roof. The benefit
  is that the cooling load is reduced because you
  addressed the problem of Heat Island as mentioned
  in the LEED rating system. Cooling loads can be
  reduced as much as 30 or more. The albedo rate
  is measured thru the Solar Reflectance Index
  which goes from 0- 100. A minimum of 29 on the
  SRI scale is necessary to qualify the roof under
  LEED rating.

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• Inspect roof areas for standing water, storage
  of tools and high SRI values which reflect
  sunlight and reduce cooling loads

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• Check vents and drains to ensure that they are
  working and in good repair. Check that vents are
  free and clear of debris. Look for stack
  ventilation to be free and clear to allow for
  proper airflow in or out of building.

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• Thank You.
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•                                         Vince
  Fagan
•                                         Fagan
  Solutions, Inc.
•                                         Chicago,
  Illinois