CONSTRUCTION INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION

Miami City Code ch. 22.5, art. V

in effect

Miami City Code § 22.5-91 Intent.

Sec. 22.5-91. - Intent. The city is committed to minimizing short and long term negative impacts that construction may have on the environment. The intent of this article is to increase indoor air quality in buildings for the benefit of its occupants. (Ord. No. 13080, § 2, 7-9-09)

Miami City Code § 22.5-92 Applicability.

Sec. 22.5-92. - Applicability. This article shall apply to all construction sites under the authority and within the limits of the city which meet the criteria below. (1) Construction of a new residential building with three or more units. (2) Construction of a new non-residential building, for projects of more than 4,000 total square feet. (3) Any substantial rehabilitation of a structure where the estimated construction cost exceeds 50 percent of the value of said structure. (Ord. No. 13080, § 2, 7-9-09)

Miami City Code § 22.5-93 Standards and requirements: Construction.

Sec. 22.5-93. - Standards and requirements: Construction. Construction IAQ Management Plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a statement of the plans detailing the Construction IAQ Management actions to be implemented during the construction and pre-occupancy phases of the building shall be submitted to the city and shall include: (1) Construction IAQ Management plan that shall be based upon the recommended Control Measures of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd Edition 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008, Chapter 3; and (2) Proof that on-site or installed absorptive materials will be protected from moisture damage; and (3) If permanently installed air handlers are used during construction, proof that filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 will be used at each return air grille. In addition, all filtration media shall be replaced immediately prior to occupancy. (Ord. No. 13080, § 2, 7-9-09)

Miami City Code § 22.5-94 Compliance.

Sec. 22.5-94. - Compliance. Prior to the issuing of a final zoning inspection, a statement of substantial compliance will be submitted by the contractor. (Ord. No. 13080, § 2, 7-9-09)

Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH22.5GRIN_ARTVCOINENAIQUIAMAPLDUCOFetched: 11/1/2026