Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings: A Technical Guide

1993
ISBN: 0-662-23846-X
Cat. No.: H46-2/93-16 Erev

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Definitions and Acronyms

1. Introduction and Scope

1.1 Purpose of Document
1.2 Users
1.3 Investigation Methods

2. Background

2.1 Sick Building Syndrome and Related Complaints
2.2 Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality
2.3 Ventilation Guidelines

3. Communication Strategy

4. Initial Assessment

4.1 Initial Walkthrough
4.2 Reviewing the Complaint Area
4.3 Defining the Problem and Drawing Conclusions

5. Detailed Assessment

5.1 Collecting Information about Air Quality Indicators

5.1.1 Purpose of Measurements
5.1.2 Sampling Considerations
5.1.3 Overview of Monitoring Methods and Equipment

5.2 Individual Source Evaluation

5.2.1 Temperature and Humidity
5.2.2 Carbon Dioxide
5.2.3 Air Motion
5.2.4 Carbon Monoxide
5.2.5 Formaldehyde
5.2.6 Particulates
5.2.7 Volatile Organic Compounds
5.2.8 Microbials

5.3 Assessing the HVAC System

5.3.1 Collecting Background Information
5.3.2 Inspecting the HVAC System

6. Bibliography

List of Tables

1. Factors and Sources Affecting Indoor Air Quality and Comfort
2. Odours as Problem Indicators in Office Buildings
3. Commonly Encountered VOCs and Their Sources