by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
For more information on VOC’s, best practices and how to deal with them, go to our Module: https://iaqresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CCIAQB-Module-2-Eng.pdf
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Best management practices (BMPs) for indoor air quality are procedures implemented during the planning, construction and operation of buildings to reduce exposure and emission of pollutants. For example, many building operators have established BMPs for maintenance...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ Module Excerpts
Complaints by occupants about air quality may require building operators and facility managers to respond with an IAQ assessment that includes VOC sampling. The first step is to use interviews and walk-through inspections to determine symptoms, odours, timing, related...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Volatile organic compounds are chemicals that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are gases at room temperature. The volatility, polarity, water solubility, and reactivity of a VOC affect the choice of sampling methods. To assess the influence or relevant...
by Admin | Mar 29, 2020 | HVAC, IAQ Case Studies, IAQ Experiences, IAQ for Building Managers, IAQ Module Excerpts
Indoor air quality is a relatively new and an evolving science. Several important reference documents have been created and are available on the Internet. The CCIAQB provides these references as useful sources, but does not endorse the organizations, or the literature...