Dust control protects occupants and keeps renovation work moving.
In this article
Barriers
Sealed.
Negative air
HEPA.
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Mats
Entrances.
Cleaning
Daily.
Scheduling
After hours.
A closer look
Occupants notice dust immediately, and complaints reach the owner fast. Visible barriers, quiet negative air machines and clean paths show respect and prevent stoppages.
Where to start
Write a dust control plan for every occupied renovation.
An example
A GC used negative air and daily cleaning in an office renovation. Tenants barely noticed the work.
Common mistakes
Leaky barriers, dirty paths and dusty work during business hours.
What to track
Track complaints and barrier inspections.
Questions to ask
Where do occupants walk? When is dusty work scheduled? Who inspects barriers?
Who owns it
The superintendent owns the dust control plan, with daily inspections of barriers and paths. Trades doing dusty work must follow the plan and report problems immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How do contractors control dust in occupied buildings?
With sealed barriers, negative air machines with HEPA filtration, walk-off mats, daily cleaning and scheduling dusty work after hours when possible.