This page describes steps that a facility manager should take to establish an IAQ Profile. An IAQ Profile establishes the current status of air quality in the building and acts as the basis for future improvements.
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Many of the items in this list come from the US EPA’s Building Air Quality document.
IAQ Hazards
Observations Indoors
- Visible mold growth
- Water stains
- Odors
- Occupant density
- Noises
- Areas that feel warmer or colder
- Airflow
- General cleanliness
- Where is garbage stored?
- Is the building under a positive or negative pressure?
- What is the cleanliness of the mechanical equipment room?