What Does An Indoor Air Quality Survey Consist Of?
An indoor air quality survey is necessary to find and fix air quality problems in a house or place of business. A physical inspection together with laboratory testing for: mold, particulates, biologicals, insects, gases, volatile organic compounds, asbestos, radon; and the inspector’s suggestions for fixing any issues found.
Indoor sources
Potential sources include building materials, which may release new compounds into the building through off-gassing or degradation of the materials’ fibers, tobacco, cooking and heating equipment, and fireplaces are examples of combustion sources that can generate particulate matter and carbon monoxide. Many different chemicals, including volatile organic compounds, are directly introduced into indoor air by cleaning supplies, paints, pesticides, and other frequently used goods.
External sources
Buildings can be exposed to outdoor air contaminants through open windows, doors, and ventilation systems.
The consequences of low indoor air quality
A number of health issues, including respiratory irritation and infections, eye irritation, rash and skin irritation, headaches, exhaustion, allergy attacks, reduced cognitive function, and the worsening of chronic health conditions, can be brought on by inadequate air exchange rates and extended exposure to indoor air pollutants.
What An Indoor Air Quality Survey Consists Of
- A visual walk thru examination of the building is conducted while using a particle counter. The particle counter counts everything floating in the indoor air and sorts them according to size. The size indicates what it is and a high counts indicate what type of pollution we should be looking at.
- A closer look at whatever the particle counter indicates and sampling where necessary. (The particle may be atmospheric dust, pollen, mold, dust mites, bacteria, viruses, etc.)
- An IAQ Sensor is then used to measure and compare the indoor and outdoor air. Measuring and logging the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels.
- A formaldehyde gas meter is used to measure formaldehyde levels.
- A photo ionization detector is then used to check for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as acetone, ammonia, benzene, chlorine, ethanol, toluene, vinyl chloride.
- If indicated then samples are taken for laboratory analysis.
- After receiving the laboratory results, the certified inspector compiles his conclusions, makes recommendations, and sends the final report to the client.
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- Experienced Professionals: Our team is trained and certified in mold investigations and air quality assessments with over 30 years experience.
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