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Evaluation procedure 43
CRIteRIon 9
ReduCe AIR pollutIon
duRInG ConstRuCtIon
GRIHA-speciic information
Objective
the dust generated by various construction site activities can contribute significantly to air
pollution. dust and outdoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems. good construction
practices involve major mitigation measures for prevention or minimization of air pollution from
construction activities. this criterion aims to reduce air pollution due to on site construction.
9.1 Commitment
9.1.1 adopt measures to prevent air pollution in the vicinity of the site due to construction
activities. there is no standard reference for this. the best practices should be followed
(as adopted from international best practice documents and codes).
9.1.2 Provision in the contract document that the contractor will undertake the responsibility
to prevent air pollution (dust and smoke); ensure that there will be adequate water
supply/storage for dust suppression; devise and arrange methods of working and
carrying out the work in such a manner so as to minimize the impact of dust on the
surrounding environment; and provide experienced personnel with suitable training to
ensure that these methods are implemented. Prior to the commencement of any work,
the methods of working, plant equipment, and air-pollution-control system to be used
on-site should be made available for the inspection and approval of the engineer-in-
charge to ensure that these are suitable for the project.
9.2 Compliance
the following documents are to be submitted.
9.2.1 narrative (not more than 300 words) explaining the air pollution preventive measures that
have been adopted on-site. Site photographs showing different stages of construction
along with preventive measures to support the claim.
9.2.2 relevant sections of tender document showing that air pollution prevention measures
are mandatory are to be adopted by contractors during construction.
9.3 Appraisal (maximum points – 2)
9.3.1 demonstrated use of air pollution preventive measures, as per clauses 9.2.1 and
9.2.2 (2 points).
CRIteRIon 9
ReduCe AIR pollutIon
duRInG ConstRuCtIon
GRIHA-speciic information
Objective
the dust generated by various construction site activities can contribute significantly to air
pollution. dust and outdoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems. good construction
practices involve major mitigation measures for prevention or minimization of air pollution from
construction activities. this criterion aims to reduce air pollution due to on site construction.
9.1 Commitment
9.1.1 adopt measures to prevent air pollution in the vicinity of the site due to construction
activities. there is no standard reference for this. the best practices should be followed
(as adopted from international best practice documents and codes).
9.1.2 Provision in the contract document that the contractor will undertake the responsibility
to prevent air pollution (dust and smoke); ensure that there will be adequate water
supply/storage for dust suppression; devise and arrange methods of working and
carrying out the work in such a manner so as to minimize the impact of dust on the
surrounding environment; and provide experienced personnel with suitable training to
ensure that these methods are implemented. Prior to the commencement of any work,
the methods of working, plant equipment, and air-pollution-control system to be used
on-site should be made available for the inspection and approval of the engineer-in-
charge to ensure that these are suitable for the project.
9.2 Compliance
the following documents are to be submitted.
9.2.1 narrative (not more than 300 words) explaining the air pollution preventive measures that
have been adopted on-site. Site photographs showing different stages of construction
along with preventive measures to support the claim.
9.2.2 relevant sections of tender document showing that air pollution prevention measures
are mandatory are to be adopted by contractors during construction.
9.3 Appraisal (maximum points – 2)
9.3.1 demonstrated use of air pollution preventive measures, as per clauses 9.2.1 and
9.2.2 (2 points).
