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document cover Building Air Quality
A Guide for Building Owners
and Facility Managers

EPA Publication No. 400/1-91/003
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 91-114

December 1991

CONTENTS (PDF format; 3 pages)

Forward (PDF format; 1 page)
Note to Building Owners and Facility Managers (PDF format; 4 pages)
Acknowledgements (PDF format; 3 pages)

TAB I: BASICS

Section 1: About this Document (PDF format; 4 pages)
Section 2: Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality (PDF format; 8 pages)
Sources of Indoor Air Contaminants
HVAC System Design and Operation
Pollutant Pathways and Driving Forces
Building Occupants
Section 3: Effective Communication (PDF format; 5 pages)
Communicating to Prevent IAQ Problems
Communicating to Resolve IAQ Problems

TAB II: PREVENTING IAQ PROBLEMS

Section 4: Developing an IAQ Profile (PDF format; 11 pages)
Skills Required to Create an IAQ Profile
Steps in an IAQ Profile
Section 5: Managing Buildings for Good IAQ (PDF format; 13 pages)
Developing an IAQ Management Plan

TAB III: RESOLVING IAQ PROBLEMS

Section 6: Diagnosing IAQ Problems (PDF format; 35 pages)
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 (PDF format; 24 pages)
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 (PDF format; 4 pages)
Make Sure That Their Approach Fits Your Needs
Selection Criteria

TAB IV: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Common IAQ Measurements - A General Guide (PDF format; 11 pages)
Overview of Sampling Devices
Simple Ventilation/Comfort Indications
Air Contaminant Concentrations
Appendix B: HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality (PDF format; 19 pages)
Background
Types of HVAC Systems
Basic Components of an HVAC System
ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines
Appendix C: Moisture, Mold and Mildew (PDF format; 6 pages)
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 (PDF format; 4 pages)
EPA and NIOSH Positions on Asbestos
Programs for Managing Asbestos In-Place
Where to Go for Additional Information
Appendix E: Radon (PDF format; 2 pages)
Building Measurement, Diagnosis and Remediation
Where to Go for Additional Information
Appendix F: Glossary and Acronyms (PDF format; 4 pages)
Appendix G: Resources (PDF format; 11 pages)
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(PDF format; 1 page)

IAQ Management Checklist (PDF format; 4 pages)
Pollutant Pathway Record for IAQ Profiles (PDF format; 1 page)
Zone/Room Record (PDF format; 1 page)
Ventilation Worksheet (PDF format; 1 page)
Indoor Air Quality Complaint Form (PDF format; 1 page)
Incident Log (PDF format; 1 page)
Occupant Interview (PDF format; 2 pages)
Occupant Diary (PDF format; 1 page)
Log of Activities and System Operation (PDF format; 1 page )
HVAC Checklist - Short Form (PDF format; 4 pages)
HVAC Checklist - Long Form (PDF format; 15 pages)
Pollutant Pathway Form for Investigations (PDF format; 1 page)
Pollutant and Source Inventory (PDF format; 7 pages)
Chemical Inventory (PDF format; 1 page)
Hypothesis Form (PDF format; 2 pages)

INDEX (PDF format; 5 pages)

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