Date published: 1995

Occupants in modern buildings can't simply open windows if they want fresh air; they rely on ventilation systems to provide the air quality and circulation necessary to create productive work environments. Maintaining Indoor Air Quality helps property managers and building operators understand the role that heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems play in removing air contaminants from ventilated office spaces effectively, reliably, and cost-effectively.

This publication provides solid scientific and technical principles that will equip property owners to evaluate recommendations that HVAC engineers make regarding ventilation. It also provides guidelines on operating HVAC systems so that they maintain acceptable indoor air quality. The publication discusses how to ventilate both local and general areas of a building and describes the challenges of ventilating meeting rooms. Indoor air quality standards are addressed as are processes for handling "off-gassing"- the release of contaminants from new building materials, furnishings, and freshly painted walls. Readers are provided with eight steps that will help them establish and implement the most effective means to operate their HVAC systems.

Maintaining Indoor Air Quality is an excellent resource for owners and property managers who want to provide building occupants with comfortable, healthful, and productive working environments.

27 pages

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