Indoor Air Quality
A healthy environment is one in which the surroundings reflect productivity, comfort, and a sense of health and well being. Good air quality is a vital component in a healthy indoor environment. Issues that contribute to air quality include:
Temperature
- Relative Humidity
- Carbon Monoxide
- Carbon Dioxide
- Volatile Organic Compounds
- Air Volume
- Air Speed
- Particulates
Various equipment, as listed below, may be utilized during Indoor Air Quality Surveys as well as to aid in the determination of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS):
- Gray Wolf Indoor Air Quality Sensors
- TSI Accu Balance Plus
- TSI Veloci Calc Plus
- Arti Particle Counters
- Gastec Pump Samplers
- Raytheon Infrared Cameras
- Radalink Radon Monitor
- Minneapolis Blower Door
S B S
Acuity assessments aid in determining the potential causes of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), which include:
- Inadequate Ventilation
- Sources of Indoor Air Contaminants
- Personal Activities
- Maintenance Practices
- Building Components and Furnishings
- Unsanitary Conditions
- Water Damage
- Accidental Events
- Sources of Outdoor Air Contaminants
- Emissions from nearby sources
- Soil gas
- Moisture and/or standing water issues
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System
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