WELL™ Certification

Achieving WELL™ Compliance with enLink Air Quality Monitors


The WELL™ Building Standard is a leading evidence-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring building features that encourage organisations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. The latest version of the standard, WELL™ v2, (released in September 2020) is based on many years of research in partnership with scientists, doctors and architects exploring the connection between the buildings where people spend their time, and the health and wellbeing impacts those buildings have on their occupants.

enLink Air Quality Monitors are fully compliant with the latest WELL™ Standard air quality measurement requirements and incorporate LoRaWAN long range wireless so that the data can be easily transmitted for analysis and for use on public displays to inform building occupants. Battery powered versions offer rapid low-cost deployment with the freedom to position the monitors for optimal sensing in line with the verification guidance.

Compliance can easily be achieved using enLink Air or enLink IAQ devices as both incorporate the required sensors and accuracy levels. A minimum of three required parameters from the list below are required to be measured for compliance.

 

Meeting the WELL™ Air Quality Monitoring Requirements

enLink Air Quality monitors can be specified to monitor up to 14 air quality parameters, the key parameters for WELL™ certification are:

Monitors ambient thermal conditions to ensure optimal comfort and equipment safety.

Temperature

Temperature

Measures relative humidity levels to prevent mold growth and maintain air quality standards.

Humidity

Humidity

Tracks oxygen levels to ensure breathable air safety in confined or controlled spaces.

Oxygen (O2)

Oxygen (O2)

Monitors Carbon Monoxide levels to detect hazardous leaks and prevent toxic exposure.

CO

CO

Monitors ozone concentrations to protect against respiratory health risks in industrial or office environments.

Ozone (O3)

Ozone (O3)

Detects the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds to identify potentially hazardous chemical pollutants.

VOCs

VOCs

Detects various sizes of particulate matter (dust, smoke, aerosols) for comprehensive air quality analysis.

Particles

Particles

Monitors Carbon Dioxide levels to manage ventilation efficiency and maintain cognitive performance.

CO2

CO2


WELL™ v2 defines the following air quality sensor requirements:

a. The project deploys monitors that measure at least three of the following parameters:

  • PM2.5 or PM10 (accuracy 25% at 50 μg/m3).
  • Carbon dioxide (accuracy 10% at 750 ppm).
  • Carbon monoxide (accuracy 1 ppm at values between 0 and 10 ppm).
  • Ozone (accuracy 10 ppb at values between 0 and 100 ppb).
  • Nitrogen dioxide (accuracy 20 ppb at values between 0 and 100 ppb).
  • Total VOCs (accuracy 25% at 500 μg/m3).
  • Formaldehyde (accuracy 20 ppb at values between 0 and 100 ppb).

b. Monitors are sited at locations compliant with relevant parameters in the Performance Verification Guidebook. Monitor density is at least one sensor per 3500 ft2.

c. Measurements are taken at intervals of no longer than 10 minutes for carbon dioxide and no longer than one hour for other pollutants.

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