Gap analysis
We assess the building against WELL, LEED or RESET requirements and set out a roadmap.
Certification
Air quality testing and monitoring for WELL, LEED, RESET and Al Sa’fat
Certification needs reliable air quality data. We plan the monitoring, install suitable monitors and support the documentation from pre-certification to renewal.
In short
WELL, LEED, RESET Air and Dubai’s Al Sa’fat system all reward buildings that prove good indoor air with data. Continuous monitors logging PM2.5, CO₂ and TVOC provide that proof, and the same data shows what to fix before an assessor visits.
Standards
Key indoor air thresholds compared
The main air quality targets in each framework, side by side.
| Parameter | WELL v2 (A01) | RESET Air v2.0 | Dubai Municipality |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | ≤ 15 µg/m³ | < 35 µg/m³ (high performance < 12) | 35 µg/m³ (24 h) |
| PM10 | ≤ 50 µg/m³ | — | 150 µg/m³ (24 h) |
| CO₂ | — | < 1,000 ppm (high performance < 600) | 800 ppm (8 h) |
| TVOC | ≤ 500 µg/m³ (monitoring option) | < 500 µg/m³ (high performance < 400) | 0.6 mg/m³ (8 h) |
| Formaldehyde | ≤ 50 µg/m³ | — | 0.01 ppm (8 h) |
Services
How we support certification
Monitoring plan
Monitor count, density and placement that meet the standard’s rules.
Testing and verification
Pre-assessment monitoring to catch problems before performance testing.
Documentation
Data exports, reports and coordination with your certification consultant.
Training
Briefings for facility teams and occupants on keeping air quality on target.
Recertification
Ongoing monitoring and reporting for renewals and upgrades.
FAQ
Certification and air quality: common questions
Have another question? Ask our team
What indoor air quality limits does WELL v2 set?
Feature A01 (Air Quality) requires PM2.5 at or below 15 µg/m³ and PM10 at or below 50 µg/m³ in occupiable spaces, formaldehyde at or below 50 µg/m³ (or total VOC monitoring at or below 500 µg/m³), carbon monoxide at or below 9 ppm and ozone at or below 51 ppb.
What does RESET Air require?
Continuous monitoring of PM2.5, CO₂, TVOC, temperature and humidity. RESET Air v2.0, the current version, sets acceptable daily averages of under 35 µg/m³ PM2.5, under 1,000 ppm CO₂ and under 500 µg/m³ TVOC, with stricter high-performance targets of 12 µg/m³, 600 ppm and 400 µg/m³. RESET has published a v2.1 draft, which is not yet a requirement.
Which monitors can be used for RESET and WELL?
RESET accredits monitor models by grade, and RESET Air projects must use Grade A or B monitors. Kaiterra Sensedge, Sensedge Mini and Sensedge Go and Atmocube are listed at Grade B. WELL v2 accepts monitors that meet its accuracy table or are RESET-accredited at Grade B or above. Works with WELL is IWBI’s product licensing mark, not an accuracy accreditation. We confirm the right model and placement for your project.
Does Al Sa’fat require indoor air quality testing?
Yes. Dubai’s Al Sa’fat green building system includes indoor air quality compliance for new buildings (401.06) and existing buildings (401.07), with testing carried out by specialised companies or laboratories using calibrated equipment.
Does an accredited monitor certify our building?
No. Monitor accreditation, such as RESET’s Grade B, and product marks, such as Works with WELL, apply to the device. WELL, LEED, RESET Air, Al Sa’fat, Estidama Pearl and GSAS certify a building or interior, each against its own current version, test method and assessor.
Planning WELL, LEED or RESET?
Bring us in early. Monitoring before performance testing avoids surprises.