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Some Common Sources of Poor
Indoor Air Quality
Household Cleansers,
Detergents, Air Fresheners,
Paints, Sealants, Adhesives,
Particle Board, Carpet, Paneling,
Furniture, Tobacco Smoke,
Vacuum Cleaners, Photocopiers,
Gas & Propane Stoves, Furnaces,
Woodstoves and Fireplaces, Excessive Moisture - High Indoor Humidity,
Pets-Animal Dander, . . . |
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How do you begin to determine an indoor environmental issue?
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Overview
- Unusual and noticeable odors
- Stale or stuffy air
- Noticeable lack of air movement
- Frequent headaches, nausea, or fatigue experienced within the indoor
environment
- Malfunctioning, dirty or faulty central heating or air conditioning
equipment
- Damaged chimney or flue pipe
- Un-vented combustion air sources for fossil fuel appliances
- Excessive humidity
- Tightly constructed or remodeled home
- Presence of mold or mildew
- Health problems noticed after remodeling, weatherizing, new furniture, use
of hobby or household products, or moving into a new home or building
- Noticing that one feels healthier when outside of the indoor environment
in question
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Typical
Indoor Environmental Concerns About
the
Air We Share . . .
Mold Spores
Total Particulates
PAH
VOCs
Aldehydes
Ozone
Nitrogen Oxides
Sulfer Dioxide
Investigative
Strategies
Strategy Development
Walkthrough
Sampling Plan
Sample Analysis
Data Interpretation
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Indoor Air Quality: Residential or commercial - concerns are frequently
revealed when susceptible occupants begin to develop health symptoms or
notice factors that appear to be associated with the time spent within the
indoor environment, such as those listed in the overview above.
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illness (BRI) are terms
that are usually applied to the workplace and commercial, or industrial
locations.
Sick Building Syndrome describes situations where an individual's
health problems appear to be associated with the time the person spends
within a building, but where no specific cause of symptoms or illness has
been determined.
Building Related Illness is an issue when the
cause of an occupants diagnosed illness can be identified within the building
and attributed directly with airborne building contaminants . One BRI example,
most frequently known by the general public, is bacteria in HVAC systems
causing Legionnaires' disease. Common causes of BRI can be viruses, bacteria,
or mold.
Example Causes: Poor or inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor
sources and or outdoor sources, and biological contaminants.
Example Sources: Microbial Matters-bacteria, fungi, pollen and viruses, Volatile
Organic Compounds, Aldehydes (Formaldehyde) Ozone, Pesticides, Nitrogen
Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Radon, Temperature and Relative
Humidity extremes.
The IEC professional evaluates all of the information required about the
indoor environment, pollutants, sources, pathways, and the building
occupants.
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If you suspect an indoor environmental-indoor air quality problem: Contact
IEC today.
Indoor Environmental - Indoor Air Quality - Services and Products The IEC staff of scientists
and professionals can help you determine if an indoor environmental problem
exists, and provide peace of mind through quality solutions.
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References
Environmental Protection
Agency www.epa.gov/iaq.
California Resource Board. Indoor Air Pollution in California. June 2004.
California Environmental Protection Agency www.ca.arb.gov
Macher, Janet., Sc.D., M.P.H. Ed., et al. "Bioaerosols: Assessment and
Control". Cincinnati: ACGIH 1999. Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals. American
Lung Association. American Medical Association, US Consumer Product Safety
Commission. US Environmental Protection Agency. 1994 |
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