2nd Edition

Indoor Air Quality A Guide for Facility Managers

By Ed Bas Copyright 2003
    400 Pages
    by River Publishers

    Written in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms, this book can be both a ready reference and a training guide. Covering each type of indoor air hazard, the author explains the basics of proper ventilation and the relationship of the HVAC system to indoor air quality. He examines fundamental procedures for maintaining good air quality, including filtration, control of humidity and moisture, and duct cleaning. A full chapter is devoted to recent developments and procedures for controlling toxic mold. Case studies, an HVAC glossary, and several helpful directories are also included.

    Preface

    Introduction To Sick Buildings

    DEFINING THE "SICK BUILDING"

    DEFINING GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY

    BENEFITS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY

    GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY ON IAQ

    THE ROLE OF THE FACILITY MANAGER

    IAQ Hazards To Human Health and Productivity

    ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES

    ASBESTOS

    FORMALDEHYDE AND VOCs

    RADON

    ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS)

    LEGIONELLOSIS AND RELATED ILLNESSES

    CARBON MONOXIDE

    MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS)

    HVAC Basics and Indoor Air Quality

    THE HVAC SYSTEM

    HVAC SYSTEM OPERATION

    HVAC SYSTEM TYPES

    HVAC AND IAQ

    HVAC ENERGY SAVINGS BY DESIGN

    COMMISSIONING

    Improving Ventilation

    THE IMPORTANCE OF VENTILATION

    VENTILATION AND IAQ

    VENTILATION SYSTEM OPERATION

    TYPICAL VENTILATION PROBLEMS

    CORRECTIVE STRATEGIES

    SUPPLY AIR: THE DEBATE OVER OUTSIDE VS. INDOOR AIR

    THE VALUE OF PROPER AIR DISTRIBUTION

    ASHRAE STANDARD 62

    FINDING PRECISE VENTILATION (DEMAND CONTROL)

    BACKDRAFT AND CARBON MONOXIDE

    Improving Filtration: Recycling Air

    INTRODUCTION

    THE FILTRATION STRATEGY

    FILTRATION AND ASHRAE 62

    FILTER EFFICIENCY

    FILTER SELECTION

    FILTER MAINTENANCE

    Controlling Humidity and Moisture

    INTRODUCTION

    HUMIDITY BASICS

    HUMIDITY AND MICROBES

    FINDING THE RIGHT HUMIDITY LEVEL

    CONTROLLING HUMIDITY

    DEHUMIDIFICATION TIPS

    REDUCING MICROBIALS WITH A HUMIDITY STRATEGY

    SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS IN WORST CASES

    REPLACING FIBERGLASS DUCT LINING

    TEMPERATURE

    The Value of Duct Cleaning

    PERSPECTIVES

    RESEARCH ON DUCT-CLEANING

    SAMPLING METHODS

    BEWARE OF MARKETPLACE CLAIMS

    NADCA OFFERS HELP

    ACCESS POINTS

    VIDEO INSPECTIONS

    ENCAPSULATION/DISINFECTION

    ODOR INJECTION

    DUCT CLEANING CHECKLIST

    Putting It All Together: The IAQ Program

    IAQ MYTHS TO AVOID

    HIRING AN IAQ CONSULTANT

    THE IAQ PROGRAM

    CARPETING AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS

    Mold: Potential Threats Sprout in a Watery World

    SHOULD WE BE ALARMED OVER MOLD?

    FIRST, ADD WATER

    WHY IS MOLD A NEW PROBLEM?

    MOLDS Q & A

    SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS

    REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS PROVE SUCCESSFUL

    HOW TO CLEAN UP FUNGAL GROWTH

    DOS AND DON’TS ABOUT PERSONAL SAFETY AND ENTERING A BUILDING AFTER A FLOOD

    HOW CAN YOU PREVENT RECURRENT MOISTURE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE?

    Appendix I - Trade Associations, organizations and Publications

    GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZATIONS AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

    TRADE PUBLICATIONS AND NEWSLETTERS

    Appendix II - IAQ, HVAC and Energy Terms and Definitions

    Appendix III - Manufacturers, Suppliers and Service Providers

    Appendix IV - IAQ Forms for Practitioners

    Biography

    Ed Bas (Consultant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA)