Building Air Quality: A Free Comprehensive Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
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Building Air Quality: A Free Comprehensive Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
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CONTENTS
Forward
Note to Building Owners and Facility Managers
Acknowledgements
TAB I: Basics
Section 1: About this Document
Section 2: Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality
Sources of Indoor Air Contaminants; HVAC System Design and Operation; Pollutant Pathways and Driving Forces; Building Occupants
Section 3: Effective Communication
Communicating to Prevent IAQ Problems; Communicating to Resolve IAQ Problems
TAB II: Preventing IAQ Problems
Section 4: Developing an IAQ Profile
Skills Required to Create an IAQ Profile; Steps in an IAQ Profile Section 5: Managing Buildings for Good IAQ
Developing an IAQ Management Plan
TAB III: Resolving IAQ Problems
Section 6: Diagnosing IAQ Problems
Overview: Conducting an IAQ Investigation; Initial Walkthrough; Collecting Additional Information; Collecting Information About Occupant Complaints; Using the Occupant Data; Collecting Information about the HVAC System; Using the HVAC System Data; Collecting Information about Pollutant Pathways and Driving Forces; Using Pollutant Pathway Data; Collecting Information on Pollutant Sources; Using Pollutant Source Data; Sampling Air for Contaminants and Indicators; Complaints Due to Conditions Other Than Poor Air Quality; Forming and Testing Hypotheses
Section 7: Mitigating IAQ Problems
Background: Controlling Indoor Air Problems; Sample Problems and Solutions; Judging Proposed Mitigation Designs and Their Successes
Section 8: Hiring Professional Assistance to Solve an IAQ Problem
Make Sure That Their Approach Fits Your Needs; Selection Criteria
TAB IV: Appendices
Appendix A: Common IAQ Measurements - A General Guide
Overview of Sampling Devices; Simple Ventilation/Comfort Indications; Air Contaminant Concentrations
Appendix B: HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality
Background; Types of HVAC Systems; Basic Components of an HVAC System; ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines
Appendix C: Moisture, Mold and Mildew
Background on Relative Humidity, Vapor Pressure, and Condensation; Taking Steps to Reduce Moisture; Identifying and Correcting Common Problems from Mold and Mildew
Appendix D: Asbestos
EPA and NIOSH Positions on Asbestos; Programs for Managing Asbestos In-Place; Where to Go for Additional Information
Appendix E: Radon
Building Measurement, Diagnosis and Remediation; Where to Go for Additional Information
Appendix F: Glossary and Acronyms
Appendix G: Resources
Federal Agencies with Major IAQ Responsibilities; Other Federal Agencies with Indoor Air Responsibilities; State and Local Agencies; Private Sector Contacts; Publications; Training
TAB V: Indoor Air Quality FORMS
IAQ Management Checklist
Pollutant Pathway Record for IAQ Profiles
Zone/Room Record
Ventilation Worksheet
Indoor Air Quality Complaint Form
Incident Log
Occupant Interview
Occupant Diary
Log of Activities and System Operation
HVAC Checklist - Short Form
HVAC Checklist - Long Form
Pollutant Pathway Form for Investigations
Pollutant and Source Inventory
Chemical Inventory
Hypothesis Form All Forms in one PDF file
Download the PDF file of the entire Building Air Quality Guide PDFs (2.78MB file)
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