Revision Date 3/31/01 DPW Facilities Management EH&S IAQ Guidelines J. Brown, Tel. 713-5678 Page 1 of 3 Indoor Air Quality (AQ) Preventative Maintenance Guidelines and Complaint Procedures for DPW Properties ‘The purpose of this document is to set up guidelines and procedures that may help in preventing, addressing and documenting IAQ complaints at DPW facilitics. Key elements are: A. Preventative maintenance of HVAC systems and building components that may affect IAQ. B. IAQ Complaint Procedures to include Logging/record keeping, communication with occupant/, actions to be taken in response to complaints, hypothesis testing. A. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) Performing routine PM on and inspections of building and mechanical system components can reduce or eliminate [AQ complaints. Documentation of related PM tasks should be maintained on file. The attached “Ventilation Log”(with instruction) and “HVAC Checklis-short form” can be used to document preventative maintenance activities and serve as usefil tools in resolving many IAQ complaints. 1, HVAC systems should be maintained to provide the following IAQ parameters (or most current applicable ASHRAE guideline or OSHA Standard): rameters Range Fresh Air Make-up 20 CFM per occupant (Verity thermostat reset to have fans run contnuowsly, nt on aut.) Carbon Dioxide or CO2 ess than 1000 ppm Carbon Monoxide or CO. <35 ppm (with proper fiesh air make up, placement of air intakes and proper venting of any fuel burning equipment, CO should easily be maintained below this value.) ‘Temperature in F 68 ~ 78F (less than 75 F during winter months) > a Relative Humidity 30-50% fe Sort poet wan mechially sei) besilesir sii oF er 2. Preventative maintenance should include the following: Check damper positions and functioning belts, bafiles, ductwork, and system balance (as needed or as warranted re-balancing of the system can prevent inflow or outflow of contaminated air due to pressure differentials between rooms). Check IAQ parameters and perform adjustments as needed to meet guidelines/standards. Replace filters on air handling units at regular intervals. (Clean air distribution ducts and dampers if necessary. Replace any damaged insulation. Periodic inspections for partitions or obstructions that might block fresh-air low. Eliminate or control all known and potential sources of microbial contaminants by prompt cleanup and repair of all areas where water collection and leakage has occurred including floors, roofs, HVAC cooling coils, drain ‘pans, humidifiers containing reservoirs of stagnant water, air washers, fan coil units, and filters Periodic inspections of outside air intakes to ensure there are no potential sources of contamination (automobile ‘garages, cooling towers, building exhausts, roadways) in close proximity. If they are, air filtrtion/conditioning ‘may be required or relocation necessary. © Remove and discard porous organic materials that are contaminated (e.g., damp insulation in ventilation system, ‘moldy ceiling tiles, and mildewed carpets). © Clean and disinfect nonporous surfaces where microbial growth has occurred with detergents, chlorine ‘generating slimicides, or other biocides and insuring that these cleaners have been removed before air handling units are turned on, ‘© Adjust combustion sources such as furnaces or water heaters to assure proper buming and exhaust to an area ‘where re-entrainment will not occur. 3. Practices to follow during construction, renovation, demolition (painting, carpet laying etc.) activities: Keep any affected building occupants informed of construction activities.DPW Facilities Management EH&S IAQ Guidelines Revision Date 3/31/01 Page 2 of 3 J. Brown, Tel.713-5678 ‘© Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of materials used or installed during consiruction should be made available, Application of and curing of any odorous materials such as glues, adhesives, paints, etc, should be vented separately to the outdoors not near any air intake ducts when necessary. ‘The air handling systems for occupied spaces should be entirely isolated from the construction area whenever possible. ‘© Barriers should be installed to isolate construction activities to prevent dust intrusion into the occupied space and to minimize noise. ‘+ Employ work practices that will ensure compliance with asbestos regulations such as the CT Public Health Code, (OSHA and the Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants to include analyzing suspect or presumed asbestos containing materials that will disturbed by construction activities to determine if abatement is necessary. ‘* Employ work practices that will ensure compliane: with OSHA lead standard. © Airbandling unit filters should be replaced as needed during construction and after construction. Ductwork and system components must be inspected following construction activities and cleaned or maintained as needed. Ensure no construction/ renovation activities will affect proper heating, ventilation and air conditioning of any ‘workspace and that any new system components or changes to the existing system will satisfy ASHRAE ‘guidelines, PROCEDURES IN RESPONSE TO IAQ COMPLAINTS 1. Log complaint. On-site property managers should maintain a log/file of a [AQ complaints to include dates, times, name/s and telephone number's of occupants who filed the complaint, the nature of complaint as well as the date and time of response to each complaint, investigative and corrective actions and date of communication ‘with occupant/s once IAQ issue is resolved. A copy of IAQ logs should be maintained on file at the premise and made available to DPW or tenant upon request. See some examples of forms attached that may be useful: “indoor Air Quality Complaint Form” and “Incideat Log”. 2. Perform an initial walk through of the area and consult with /interview occupant/s who initiated the ‘complaint. See below for suggested information to gather from occupant. Document your discussion with coccupant/s. If situation warrants, have occupant maintained a diary of symptoms regarding IAQ issues. See attached for examples of forms that may be useful: “Occupant Interview Form” and “Occupant Diary”. ‘Suggested information to obtain from occupant interviews: ‘a. What are the complaints and associated symptoms if any experienced; when do they occur (season, time, days, frequency); where do they occur; how long do any symptoms last; do they clear up after leaving, ‘work (how soon); have the symptoms been triggered by any specific event or in any specific area; what is the source of symptoms; was any medical diagnosis or care rendered? . Are there any occupational contributors? 3. If the source of problem is readily identifiable from the initial walk through or interview, take corrective actions and inform occupants of actions. Document communication and actions. 4. Ifthe source of the problem is not readily identifiable from the initial walk through or interview but there are potential explanations for the complaint, systematically check each hypothesis, correct the problem if possible and inform occupants of corrective actions, Typical causes of [AQ complaints and some suggested corrective actions to minimize IAQ issues are listed below. Document hypothesis and results of test. See example of forms attached that may be useful: “Hypothesis Form”; “Pollutant and Source Inventory”; “Chemical Inventory”; Zone/Room Record”; “Log of Activities and System Operations”; “Pollutant PathwayDPW Facilities Management EH&S IAQ Guidelines Revision Date 3/31/01 Page 3 of 3 J. Brown,Tel.713-5678 Record for IAQ Profiles"; and "Pollutant Pathway Form for Investigations". ‘Typical causes of IAQ complaints and some suggested corrective actions to minimize IAQ issues: Are there sources of indoor contaminants that could lead to employee complaints such as copy ‘machines, blueprint copiers, paints, cleaning compounds and disinfectants, tobacco smoke, adhesives and glues, off-gassing of construction material and building fabric, contaminants generated by construction or renovation, positive- or negative-pressure work areas, improperly vented gas appliances, air fresheners, pesticides? b, "Are there sources of outdoor contaminants that lead to employee complaints such as vehicle exhaust, roofing materials, cooling towers, dust, or other contaminants from construction activity, industrial plant, or building exhaust; gasoline vapors, pollen, biological contaminants, atmospheric pollutants? © *Are HVAC systems being operated and maintained properly with respect to: location of air intakes and ‘exhausts, pressure differentials between rooms that may account for influx of contaminants, design for supplied outdoor air, flow and distribution of air, position of dampers and air vents (are they open?), HVAC operating times, regular operation checks, equipment cleaning and disinfecting, presence of water leaks or standing water, water-damaged building materials, and bacteriological contamination? NOTE: RUN THROUGH ALL ITEMS ON THE "VENTILATION LOG" IN COMBINATION WITH ‘THE "HVAC CHECKLIST -SHORTFORM". 5. {If source of the IAQ problem can not be identified or resolved after performing the above, the property manager should contact the DPW representative who in collaboration with DPW Environmental, Health & Safety will take further investigative action, Note: Documentation on complaints and completed Ventilation Log and. HVAC Checklist should be available and submitted to DPW upon request.Ventilation Log Ra Instructions: ‘ z OF Milke one copy. of this Log:tor each vencilatioi unic in your bvildin [s © Perform. the activities in the: Ventilation: Checklise for ench SI gee ‘xéneilacion unit and use chis Log co secord cesults, 4 GA “No™ respovise requires further accention. emg ee, i scree aren ‘crue laremon| i HEH tp AO ta L. Ourdooraic incake noc obsteucted | Ye 15, Economizer set pes Os, E ‘Ne "Specifications Ne 2. Claedooe air intake cleat of neachy | ves pollucane sources Ne ie Fans supplying ourdoor air operave | Ye. aa | ¢omeinnously during occupled Ne: 3. Outdoor air moving inca intake | yes ppeeiods Ne “Over 17.) Air distribution fimcck Dye) Se | Peseeeeers er [Bs 5. Dain pan-elean andino. ‘Dyes 18: Aix low direction (ielarive ON ‘standing warer ‘No ptessures) okay: ‘Na, 6. Heating and cooling coils) cean | Ds 19. Bxhause fants) oncrariag, [Bt 7. Breerior offic handling unicand | Dye 20. Local exhaust fants) remove enought | Ove: ductwork. clean ONo: ‘ir to eliminate odors and ehernical. | ONe fumes 8. Mechanical room free of ecash and. | ves c : chemicals Bae 21 Exhause ductwork sealedand in | Yer | ‘good condition QNo 9: Controls information on hand! | Dex pena é Ne. 23, Measure quantity of:outdeot ait 10. ‘Clocks, cimers, and switches Ove a. outdoor ait supply CEN set properly ONe betmumber of occupancs served by chi uni Ph. Pheumiseie-Concrols olay ‘Os : CEMJoccupants @=b) - Stee Meets original design specs? Ove: {2. Quedooe ait damper operating. | Ces 3 ad peed ‘Ne 23. Compare meisured CEMiperson (€above) co Tablet 13. Breeze-sear resec Oe f oe ‘+ Recommendacion in‘Table 1 for fj. Mixed’aie then Yee fe 4 Seetes EMoStAt See gu chis.type of aren s ‘+ Meets. cecommendation?: ie Ai Murer. ete ond CommentsIndoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist (ease | iy eal (Qutdor Air ntakes ‘System Gleanines: Controls or Outdoor Ar Suophy Alc Ditton st Systems ‘Quant of Outdoor Ae ‘Adequacy of Outdoor Air Supply entistion Los. retable 657KB POF fl) Instructions: Rend he Aa ackr 2. Make oe cosy ofthe Verlston Logtr egg et myer sabool Buidonale. 3. Compete coc cy reach ventlation unt an nate he status ‘of each activity on the Venton tos, 4, Return the Venton Loge to the AQ Coordinator and Keep a copies for ftureceferonc, 4 2 ‘Schools use a vaisty of mathods for ‘venblating the bulking with outdoor a: 1) mechanicaly-tased systems suchas unit ‘entlatore, central HVAC syeteme, and Ccenial exhaust systems, and; 2) passive ‘Sytem that ely on operable windows, le Ieaks, wind, and the stack eect (the tendency of warm ato ee). “The majorty ofthe Venton signed to accomaish two functions: (© Ensuro that the ventilation systom Isclean, and (© Ensure thet an adequate amount of eutoorairis supped to occupied areas Many ofthese actives should be performed by naviduals with appropiate fratning in mechareal systems and saety procedures, Most actives can be Periormed wih nase maintenance tools, But Activity 22 wil equve arlow ‘measurement squgment that you may not hhave. The secon Fow io Measure Alo, fattho back of tis Checklist, dosenbes the ‘pe of equipment used to measure arfow. ‘The AG Coordinater has information on how this equpmentean be obtained (Ropendix C ofthe Coordinators Gul). ‘Mak an efor to ottain this equipment before conducting Acti 17. Supplying an ‘adequate amount of autor airto an ‘Sccuped ara le necessary for good Indoor ‘i qual, nd measuring sion ean ony be done corecty wih equipment that ean relay tl you youre geting the proper mount of cutdoot al (sual inspection or Teling for ar moverient is not suffer) ‘Activites 17-21 can be applied to passive ‘entiation systoms, For aces that do ‘ot apply place a "NA" Inthe date column ‘ofthe Veriton Los satiranaes ‘Typical HVAC System (ZA ah Page 1 of 11 ‘Your school most aly has mute unit and systems, 60 be sure to perfor the fctviles and complate the Vellaton Log {or each nt. The acti ae sted ina purposeful order to proven having to Fepeat acts fora given unt a the ‘Rapecion progresses Tim fumipa fea ‘recommended process for saving ime i Perform these acti for al outdoor ar Intakes whe outside tre bung, and Activites 4-12 Perform these actives as 2 sat on each ‘entation un wile you're Inte room and ‘he units open. Activites 13-16 Perform these vention cont system actvibes as required by your stuaton, Activites 17-21 Perform those al dstibuiion and exhaust system actives 2s required by your stuaton Activities 22-23, Perform these activites regasing the ‘quan af eutdeor alr on all uns while you fave the allow measurement equipment valabe, ‘Allof those actives are described inthe information faliowing the Log. For more {etaled information 2 Bung Ar A (EPAnA00.1-91-093). acl; Managers listed n Appendix | of the IAQ Coordinators Gui, semanas http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/ventilat.html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 2 of 11 Explanatory Information for Ventilation Log Items OUTDOOR AIR INTAKES I outdoor ai intakes are detboraaly backed or become clogged wih drt or debi, ares they serve ae Ikely to get insuflent outer ai. ‘Students or staff might experience stufly or stagnant ar, or develop heath problems fom exposure to accumaled poluants, (On a small or plan (e.g, a fire escape flor plan), mark the locations of outdoor ar intakes, based on mechanical plans (f ‘avallable) and your obeervatione while performing thees actives [Z_dbisin chemical smoke (or, ateravl, a smal pice of issue paper or ght pase) bore peroming Activity 2. Forme Information on chemical smoke, see How to Measure Alow, athe end of is Cheeks. [Ensure thatthe ventaton sytem son and operating In cecuped mode 1. Ensure that outdoor ar intakes are unobstructed. Check the intakes from ouside the school building for obstructions, such as debris, clogged sereens, or make-sit covers (€.0, boards or past) [Ly Remove any obsiton. [J insta corecive devices owes or leaves often block an ake 2, Ensure that outdoor alr intakes are clear of nearby pollutant sources. 1 cock tents rom outs the soho! busking to conti hat plan sources ar et aed near oor a takes confbrock. + At ground lve ok for dumpsters, loading dks, and bong aaa. + Atroot lve ak fr lin vents, exhaust outs (sen knee. or abortry exhaust fans) tof, ar rit om ssconditoringcolng wae [LT] Resoiveprotiems due to potas near inate: © Remove sources, where possible (for example, nove @ éumpster to ancthor locaton). Separate the source from the intake (for example, add another pipe section to aise a nearby exhaust out above the intake). http:/swww.epa.goviiag/schools/tfi/ventilat. html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 3 of 11 ‘© Change operating procedures (or example, un of velicies instead of ing at lading docks and bus stands) 3. Confirm that outdoor alris entering the systom intake. Use chemical smoke (or, stematvely «small pecs of esue paper or ight plastic to show whether aie moving nt te intake stile, sedhttene: SYSTEM CLEANLINESS ‘Accumulated dit can interfere with the proper operation of the vetlaton systam and load to underventlaion, uncomfortable temperatures, fess efient operation (highor uty bil), more maintonance, and decrased le expectancy of equipment. Afters are intended primary to provent at and dust rom accumulating n the HVAC sytem fers are not property selected and malriaied, ullyp dit in cals and ducts can provide a habitat for merobllopical growth Fits at are cogged with drt restrict te ow of ar trough the HVAC system. It fiers “tow out" and alow the passage of unflfored ar, dr can accurate on cals (producing a need for more equent lesning) 2nd reduce the efficiency ofthe heating andor cooing plan. iis much less expensive to rap dt with propery-maintained fers than to remove It from ductwork, cols fan blades, and other HVAC systom components WARNING: Do net clan dty or bclogicaly contaminated systam components when the system separating and tho building is occupied. WARNING: if thor is vise biological grown, such as molt, minimize your exposure fo arn the interior of duct or other HVAC equipment. Use proper respiratory protection: oblain expert advice about the kindof repiatery protection 10 use and how louse 4, Inspect alr Mts on ventilation equipment. Install new files as needed. Shutoff ventilation syst fans when replacing associated filers so that dt will not blow downstream Vacuum the fiter area before insaling the newfie. [Ey Contr nat ters propery in tek racks, wih no major ales hat woud atow aio bypas (ow around) te a tr. [LJ cont tat ters reinstated in he proper directo sito. 5. Ensure that condensate drain pans are clean and drain properly. «© Drain pane shoud slant award the drain go they dono collect nd hod water. Ensure that heating and cooling cols are clean. 7. Ensure that alr handling units) (air mixing chambers, coll, and fan blades) and duct interiors are clean. Ensure thatthe mechanical rooms are free of trash and chemical J “tek mectania oom for unsanitary condons, les, rss Confirm that mechanical roms and ir mixing chambers are no wed to store trash or chemical products and supple. savers CONTROLS FOR OUTDOOR AIR SUPPLY ‘This grup of actiites is for venation systems that use fans o blowers to supply outdoor ato one o more roms within s schoo. The primary objectives that you should Keep In mind as you perfor those actvllos ar: ‘© To ensure that air dampors are aways atleast partly open (minimum postion) during orcupi hours, and ‘© To ensure thatthe minimum positon provides an adequate amcunt of outdoor ai for the occupants “These actives are faity gener, and apply to most ventiation systems, See the figures Inthe AO Backerounder for mare information. http://www.epa gov/iag/schools/tfs/ventilat html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (LAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 4 of 11 Activites 8-11 generally serve multiple ventilation units, whe activites 12-16 are related and performed at esc invdual venation uni. Based on your equipment and experience, perform as many of the acilles and make as mary indcated rpaie a possible. Discuss tho ‘need for adaonal lp for any uncompleted actives or ropis with your IAQ Coordinator 9. Gather controls information. ‘Your ventlaon controls may be unauely designed, and since there are many diferent types and brands of control components ean be very help you ‘© Gather and read any controls speciicatons,as-bull mechanical drawings, and contol operons manuals ha you may have © Contact the syetm installer or HVAC maintenance contractarto obtain contros information that le mlsing from your les 410. Check Clocks, Timers, and sazonal Switches. [Ly conten nat summersvine switches are inthe right poston, [Ly Onn nat ime cocks read the comet ie [L G2atem tna ime coc setings ft the actual achedule of bung use (ight weekend set ‘11, Check pneumatic control system components (ian). [Ly Tents te pense a ot the acuped (ay) ety and te snoccupled (ght sethg wo deteine whee tn overa systam pressure i appropiat. [Ey Conte at te fine dryers preventing mlsture bun [Ly Siecle cont system fiers. The ite a the comoressor nl shoud be changed period n Keeping with te compressor ‘manufacturer recommendation (or example, when you blow doamn te ant), [L) Enawe that he tne pressive at each hemostat and damper sctalor i at he proper level (0 leakage or obsructons) [Ly Renato replace defective components 412, Check outdoor air damper operation. Before continuing, the sir temperature in the indoor areas) served by hs outdoor ar damper must be within the normal operating ange, ‘and ensure that the outdoor air damper is visible for you Inspection. [LJ Tum ote ar hander connected tothe outdoor air damper and cnt that the damper ful closes within afew minutes. [EJ Tumen tne a nanser and conf tat the outdoor a damper ans at ss partly wih to or no delay. [LJ Sxtine room thermostat sfolows, and observe the damper for movement damper shout gots miimu reson but rot completly closed): {in eating mode, set the room thermostat 85°F. (© fin cooing mode, set the room thermostat o 60°F, matt the curent setting ofthe mixed air thermostat, and set toa low setting (about 45) [7 tte outdoor ai damper doos not mov: ‘© Conf that the damper actuators tnked to the damper shaft and that any linkage set serews or bolts ar taht (© Confirm that rust or corosion are not preventing free movement. ‘© Conf that ether eectical wes or pneumatic tubing is connected to the damper actuator. {© Reset thermostat(S) to appropriate temperatures). Proceed to Activites 18-16 fhe damper seems property operating http://www.epa.gov/iag/schools/tfs/ventilat.html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (AQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 5 of 11 NOTE: The minimum damper setting, adjusted witha nt ora knob, may have to he aduste to allow a larger damper ‘pening ifthe amount of cutdeer ar cupely matured in Actly 22's net adequate fr tbe number af accupanis bang served. ‘Unit Ventilators are sometimes spectied to operate under one of the folowing ASHRAE sequences: © Gyclo : Excopt during warm-up stage (outdoor ar damper dosed), Cyclo | supplies 100% outdoor ar at allies. © cycle: Owing the hearing stage, Cyt supplies a set monimum quantity of outdoor sit. Outdoor aris gradualy grate, ae egired foreolng, Dang warp, he oor a dampers sed, (Typ aqunce norm climates) ‘© Cycle i: During the heating, ventlating and cooing stages, Cycle Ill suppose variable amount of cutdoo sir as required to maintain a fixed temperature (yplcaly 55°F) entarng the eating cod. When het isnt requed, this iris used for eating. During warmup, the outdoor af dampers cased. (Typical sequence for southem cimates, With adaptations for ‘mechanical cool) “The folowing four toms may be responsible for keeping outdo” air dampers closed during the normal cccuped cycle. 18, Confirm freaze-stat condition. HVAC systems with water cols ned protecton from freezing, The freeze-stat may close the outdoor ar damper and disconnect the supaly alr when tipped, The typical tip range is 35°F to 2° ‘© te reeze-stat has 2 manual rosot button (usualy red), dopross the butlon fa ck is hear, the freeze-stat was probably ‘opped. Consider replacing manual eset reze-sats wih automat reset feeze-sals. ‘ithe reeze-stat has an automatic reset, lsconnect power to the controle and ost for continu across the terminals. 44, Check mixed alr thermostat, © Tho miced air stt fr hesting mode shouldbe set no Ngher than 65°F. ‘© The mixed air star for cooing mode shouldbe set no lower than the room thermoetat sting 415. Check air economizer setting. Economizer use varying amounts of coo outdoor ao assist wth the Soong load ofthe room or roms. There ae two types of onomize’,dy-bulb and enthalpy. Dry-bulbecanomizers vary the amount of outer air based on outdoor ar tomperature, ad enythalpy ‘economizer vay the amount of outdoor air based on eudoor ai temperature and humid love, [contin proper setings based on design specications or local practices (y-bu seting yp 65°F or lower [LJ cock tne sensor o make sure that itis shielded trom dec untght 16. Confirm that fans operate continuously during occupied periods. ‘© Any fan that helps move al from outdoor to indoors must operate continuously during occupied hours, even though the oom ‘thermostats satsed. (ithe fan shuts of when the thormostt seats, change the contol cyco to provent undervntaton. anderen AIR DISTRIBUTION Even enough outdoor ais brought into @ school building, 1AQ problems can develop if the outdoor ais not property distributed. In auch ‘cases, underveiiaton occurs In particular areas ofthe bung rather than being widespreed. Problems wi alr disttbutlon ae most Ely to eccurin areas where! ‘© Ventilation equipments malfunctioning ‘© Room layouts have been allerad without adlustng the HVAC aystem. http:/iwww.epa.gov/iag/schools/tfs/ventilat.html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 6 of 11 ‘© The population ofa room or zone has grown without adjustment othe HVAC syst, (© Air pressure difernces move air contaminants from oudoorsto indoors and anspor tham within bulings. In schools wity mechanical ventlaton equipment fans are the dominant infuance on pressure difrences and sir ows. In schools without ‘mechanical ventlavan equipment, natural frees (wind ané stack effec) prmarlyInluence arows, ‘To prevent infitation of outéor air and sol gas (e.g, radon), mechanicaly-ventlated buildings are olen designed to mainain a higher aie pressure indoors than outdoors, which is known as postive pressurzaton (Sea Exhaust Systeme and How (a Measure Aifiow for a Sescriton of bulaing pressurization). Atthe same te, exhaust fans conkal indoor contaminants by keeping reams such as smoking lounges, bathrooms, kichens, and laboratories under negative pressure compared to surrounding rooms. “Nogavo pressure” an "potive pressure" describe pressure relatonshps. A room can operale under regatwe pressure es compared to neighboring reams, but atthe same {me itmay be positive compared fo outdoors 17, Chock ar distrbuton. Venty tat ar pathways in the cxginal ventilation systom design continue to function. [L] creckto see wnetneroporabi windows have boon replaced by windows that cannot be opened. [L1 Gheckto soe whether passive gravy ret ventlaton systems and tansfer ates between roms and cntdors ae functioning, If they ae closed of or blocked to meet modem fre codes, consul wih a professional engineer for remedies [Ly Vert tat every occupied space nasa suply of outdoor ai (meshaical system or operable windows). [Canton tat supties and rotums ar open and unblocked. outs have ben blacked ititonaly io correc rats or lac Investigato and comect he eause of the dicomfort and reopen the vents [Dy yeu ascoveres areas wit no sows of ouside a, mod me HVAC system to corect te problem. [Ly checktor barr, auch as room dividers, ange fre-stnding blackboard or displays, or bookshoves, ha could Hock movement of irin the room, especialy i thoy bloc at vers 18. Check a flow arection. [Ey Conti tat me system, inctudng any exhaust fans, fs operating on the cccunled cycle when doing tis activity. '¢ Where outdoor contaminant sources have been identified, use chomial smoke to determine wither tho air ows out ofthe bulding trough leaks in nearby windows, doors, or ake racks and holes in exterior wal ‘© Use chemical smoke to determine whether air fows ou ofthe bung trough below-grade cracks and holes (e.g, oar ons, pipe openings) strana EXHAUST SYSTEMS: Exhaust systems are used to remove ai that contains contaminants, nctudlng odors. Some HVAC design also rely onthe operation of ‘exhaust fans to create negative pressure that drawe outdoor aint tho aueding Uwraugh windows and gape inthe bung envelope. 19, Confirm that exhaust fans are operating ‘© Use chemical smoke to conti that aris owing into the exhaust grils). 20, Verify that local exhaust fans remove enough air to eliminate odors and chemical fumes. If ho font tended to exhaust the entre room, sand outside the room wih the door sgh open and use chemical smoke to confi hat airs being drawn into the ream from locatons bat igh and loin th door opening (eae How to Measure Aion). I the fans running, but are owing toward the exaust intake (orto ite aris moving todo the Jo), check forthe folowing possibtes: (©The backrat damper at the exhaust ouet does not open, © Obstructions inthe ductwork. © Leaky or aisconnected ductwork, http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tf/ventilat html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 7 of 11 {© Broken fan bet, (© Motor running backwards. © Design problems (e.g, undersized fen) 21, if tho exhaust fan Is located close fo the contaminant source, rather than on the roof, and exhaust alr Is ducted through the building under positive pressure. © Conf thatthe exhaust ductwork is sealed and In good condtion. ‘iefimeimesee: QUANTITY OF OUTDOOR AIR 22, Measure quantly of outdoor air per person. ‘See How te Measure Aifiow atthe end of hie Checklist for techniques an measuring outdoor air supply. ‘Measure the quant of outdoor ar supplied ether too from each venation un. Use the Venton Loa to calculate the quantyof outside airper person being provided to occupants (22a. on the Venton Log) Count or calculate the numberof occupants served by the ventilation urit under conideration (22, on te Ventilation Loo) Divo tho quant of outdoor ai supped by the number of oocupants sored forthe ventlaon unt under cencdaraion (22a avid by 295 ‘on te Ventlaion Lo). vestraey ADEQUACY OF OUTDOOR AIR SUPPLY 123, Compare the measured outdoor alr par person to Table In the fst column of Table 1, nthe listing for he ype of area thats served by the unit you are evaluating CCheck the sacond column to see ithe occupancy foreach 1,000 square feat that the vention unk serves no greater than the ‘ceupancy assumed fr the recommendations ‘Compare the recommended ventilation in he third column of Table 1 to ‘he calculated outoor ai per person from Actiy 22. If the calculated arfow is below the recommendations in Table 1, It maybe that he school was designed o ment a lower standaré that was In effect tthe tne the school was bul. I you have design specication forthe system or know code requirements in effect al he time of Construction, compare the measured ouidoor arto this species. Repair the system to moet the design specication, necessary, Ifthe school was designed toa lower standard and cannot meet the recommended levels in Table, discuss withthe IAQ Coordinator ‘means fr increasing ventlaton: ‘© Revofting the ventlation system fr increased capaci ‘© Opening windows (Caution: Consider potential veilion problems that his may cause in other pars of the bung). 1 Make any pairs permanent and take any other measures that appear to help encure adequate outdoor arin the future, These Improvements wil probably require the services of a professional engineer ‘Tablet: Selected ASHRAE Vertiation Recommendations Occupancy oe {people/t000 8%) ‘CEMiperson, Instructional Areas Ciassrooms 50 8 Laboratories 30 2 Music ome 50 5 “raining shops 30 2 Staff Areas ttp:/Awww.epa.gov/iag/schools/tfs/ventilat.html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 8 of 11 Conference rooms = 2 Offices nm 20 ‘Smoking lounges 7 80 Bus garage: 1.5 CFM per square foot of feo area, Distbulon amang people must consider ‘worker location and cancentraton of running engines stands where engines are run must incorporate systoms for posiive ngine exhaest Wiha Contaminant sensors may De Used to contra venation ‘Assembly Rooms ‘Ausorivs 150 5 braves 2 20 Gymmnasioms ‘Spectator aroas 180 6 Praying oor » 20 Food and Beverage Sarvico Cafeteria 100 2 ‘tchan 20 5 ‘Additonal alow may be needed to provide make-up ait fr hood exhausi(s). The sum of the outdoor air and transfer alr of accoptable quanily Wom edacert spaces shal be suficientto provide an exhaust ate of nat less than 1.5 CFWsquare foot Miscellaneous Nurse's ofces (paint areas) 0 25 Conidore: 0.1 CeMsquare foot Locker rooms: (0.5 CFWsquare foot Restoom: 50 GFMlurnal or water closet ‘Source: ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, Ventilation for Acceptable Air Qualty cabrones HOW TO MEASURE AIRFLOW “This section provides basic guidance and options for determining ar movement and measuring outdoor alr supply. Its divided into tree sections ‘© Using chomical smoke to determine ar ow crecton. 18 Messing aifiow to determine outdoor ir supply quantity ‘© Estimating outdoor alr quantity using carbon lose measuremants, eee ne gecncenen) Worusaest 4, Using Chemical Smoke to Determine Air Flow Direction Chemical emoke can be helpful in evaluating HVAC systems, tracking ar and polutant movement, and identifying pressure diferente ‘Chemical smoke moves from areas of higher pressure to areas flower pressure Ure lean opening bebween them (e.g, door, uty penetration), ‘Because its the same temperature asthe surounding ar, chemical sk ls extremely sensive to alr currants. Investigators can earn bout afiow pattems by observing the dracon and speod of smoke movement. Smoke released near outior alr ilakes wil indicate ‘iether aris beng dawn int the Intake. ule of smoke released a the anol ofthe bullng (by doors, windows, oF gaps) wil Indeate \iethor the HVAC syetome are maintaining inter spaces under postive pressure lative to the outdoors. Chemical smoke is evalabe with vaous dapensing mechanisms, incuing smoke “botles” “guns,” "pancl" or "bos" The dispensors allow sinoke tobe released in contvoled quaniiies and crete at specif locaton. Its often more informaive to use a numberof smal pulls of smoke as you move along an ar pathway rather then releasing alarge amount na single put. Caution: Chemical smako devices use ttanium tetrachloride fo produce smoke. While the chemicals foming the smoke normaly are not ‘hazardous the small quailles produced during testing, avid inhaling smoke ram smoke devices. Concentrated fumes fom smeke dovices are very corrosive. Determining Air Movement From Diffusers And Grilles Poff of smoke released near HVAC vonts give a gonaraldea of afow. (1 tn cr out? Vigorous? Sluggih? No flow) This is hap in http://www.epa. gov/iaq/schools/tfs/ventilat.html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality ([AQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 9 of 11 ‘evaluating the supply and retum system and determining wheter vetlaton air actualy reaches the breathing zone. (Fora variable aie volume system, be sure fo ake Into account how the system is designed to media. It could be on during the tes, bu of for much ofthe ‘et ofthe day.) "Shortctreultng®occure when alr moves drecty from supply difusers to retum griles, instead of mixing with room arin the breathing zone Ifa substantial amount of ar shercreuts, occupants ay not reclve adequals supplos of euldoor ar and source emissions may not be aluted suffcent suring Outdoor Air Supply Quantity. ‘This section describes methods fr determining the amount of outdoor ar being supplied bya single vontlation unit using ether rairvelocty measurement device. These are general nsructons for measuring alow. Folow the nsbuctions provided by the ‘manufacture of your measuring equipment. Step 1. Determine Airflow Quantity Using a Flow Hood Flowhoods measure allow in cube feet per minute (CFM) ata difuser or gil. Taking the measurement is simply a matter of holding the hood up fo the cftusr and reading te ariow value, Fotow te intrucone supplied with the flawhood regarding ut, care, and alain, Using Velocity Measurements For information on measuring ar velocity using @ Pot tube or anemomeler and calculating outdoor ar supply, se the instructions supplied wh the equipment: ‘Arfiow in large ductwork canbe estinated by measuring ar veloc uss a Pitot tube with dferental pressure gauge or an anemometer. (See the AG Cooranatar for couress of those davies.) 12 Moasuce the ai volocy in the ductwork and calculate te outoorsirfow in cubic fet por minuto (CFM) atthe outdoor ar itako of ‘he airhandling unt or other convenient lation. ‘© Enter th calculatod outdoor ar suppyin the Ventlation Loa. For Systems Without Mechanically-Supplied Outdoor Air I your systom does noi have mechancaly supplied outdoor air, you can estimate the amount of outdcr air infitaing the area. Estimate air Indvating by measuring the quany ofa exhausted by exhaus fans serving the area © Using a smal or plan, suchas a fre escape map, mark the reas served by each exhaust fan jefow in ductwork by using a Pitot tube with 2 © Messureairiow at giles or exhaust outlets using flow hood, Determine th Aferentst pressure gauge or an anemometer (© Add the airlows (in CFM) from all exhaust fan oa. ‘Aroom can be postively or negatively pressurized when compared fo the spaces aurounding it. These spaces include anothor ‘oom, a corrigr, or outdors. To dotomine whether 3 room i postvely or negabvelypressurzed, or ural, olase pus of ‘smoke near the top and botom of a sightly opened door or window, and observe te direction of ow. Example: if be smoke tows inward at both the top and totiom of slighty opened door, the rom f negatively praesuized wien compared 10 the space onthe thr se ofthe door. Nogatve pressurization may cause problems with natural dratcombuston appllances, oF cause autdoorpolutans such as pollens or vehicle exhaust in loading docks to be drawn into the bung trough openings. ; ving the area you are measuring and enter the moasurementin the TNogative Pressure | Neulral Pressure alive Pressure http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/ventilat. html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page 10 of 11 Step 2. Determine Occupancy Count the number of students and staf locate in areas served by the ar handing uit (called the occupied zone. you are estimating Inflation using exhaust fan afiows, count individuals into rea you have determined are affected by the fans) in Sep 7 ‘© Using a smal foo plan, mark the occupied zone sored by tho unt. In areas served by unt ventlaters, an occupied zone is robsby an indvilciaseroom. In reas served by large ai handing une, an occupied zane may include several rooms, Alarge ymnasium other oom may be served by several handing unit ‘© Estimate the number of eccupants inthe eccupied zoe, incusing students, teachers, other staff members, volunteers and vistors Step 3. Calculate Outdoor Air Per Person ‘© Use the equation below (the equation sls appears onthe Vertlation Log) to calculate average venlation rates in CF Mlperson. Outdoor air (CFM) ypoor aie numberof occupants ~ (average CMiperscn) 3. Estimating Outdoor Air Using Carbon Dioxide Measurements Carbon diosde (CO,) fs @ normal constiuent of the atmosphere. Exhale breath from buling occupants and other sources increase indoor (CO, levels above that ofthe outdoor a. CO, should be measured witha drect-ading meter (See Appendi B for sources of CO, meters) Use the mete accoraing to manufacturer’ instructions. ndeor CO, concentrations can, under Some tet concons, Be used t access ‘uttoor ar vention. Comparison of peak CO, readings between reons and between ai handler zones may help toldentty and dagnose various building ventlationdoficionces. Step 1. Estimate quantity of outdoor air supply. C0, readings, with minimal delays between readings, can be akan at supply outlets or ar handlers to estate the percentage of eutdor ale In te supply airetream. “The percentage or quantity of outdoor si calculated using CO2 measurements as shown below ‘Outdoor ar (80%) = (CR-CS) divided by (CR-CO)x 100 ‘Were: CS = PPM CO, in the supply air measured na room), rin the mixed al (measured at an ai hander) CCR = PPM of CO, in the rtm si CO = PPM of CO, inthe outdoor ar (Typical range is 300-450 ppm) ‘Allthese concentratlons must be measured, not assumed, “To convert the outdoor alr paeent oan amount of euldoor ain bi fet per minute, uve the owing allan: ‘Outdoor sir (CFM) = Outdoor air (percent vied by 100 x ttl aiflow (SFM) “The number usd for total airflow may be the alr quantity supple to a rom or zone, the capacity ofan ai handler, oF the total atfow ofthe HVAC sytem, However, the actual smount of alow in an a Pala soften diferat rom tho quan indesign documents, Threfore ‘nly measured airlow i accurate Step 2. Measure CO, levels in the area served by a given unit or exhaust fan(s) or in an area without any mechanical ventilation. ‘The number of occupants, te of day postion of windows and door, and weather shouldbe noted foreach perod of CO, testing. ‘© Measurements taken to evaluate the adequacy of venation should be made when concentrations are expected to peak. Itmay be http://www.epa.gov/iag/schools/tfs/ventilat. html 3/30/01Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools - Checklist - Ventilation Checklist Page Il of 11 ‘evpto compare measurements taken at amerent umes of aay. Llassroom UL evel wal ypieary nee aunng me moming, during he lunch period, then ris again, reaching a peak in mid-aftemcon. Semple inthe mid-t ato-temoon ‘© Take several CO, measurements inthe area under consideration. CO, measurements fr venation shouldbe colected away fom any source that could drety in uencs the reading (2. had the sampling device way from exhaled breath) © Take sovera! measurements outdoore 1 For sytoms with mechanically upplied outdoor ae, lake one or more readings atthe folowing locations: At the supply a vent in the mixed ar (f measured at an ar handler) “nthe retum aie ‘Stop 3. Note whether CO, levels are high. 1 Note locations wth CO, concentations of 1,000 pm or higher. Elevated CO, indicates that there isnot enough outdoor ai forthe umber of peopl nthe space (based on ASHRAE Standard 62, 8 Appendix!) © Note that thore may stil be undervenlaion problems in rooms wth peak CO, cancenraions below 1,000 PPM, CO, is produced ‘by human respraon (breathing), and concentrations can change rapidly as people move in and out ofa room. Four fo six hours of continuous occupancy ae often required for CO, to approach peak lavels haps epa goulaglechoolelvantat hn! (Created: June 1886; Revised: October 2, 2000, SEPA Se rcnctgey http://www.epa. gov/iag/schools/tfa/ventilat-html 3/30/01| SSURROMNE WES SET ETR Ventilation Viérksheet Building Name: File Number: Address: Completed by (namo: Date: ‘This worksheets designed for use with he Zone/Room Record. Appendix A proves guidance on methods of estimating the amount of venation (outdoor) a bong inteduced by apartcular ar handling unit Appendix 8 discusses the ‘entiation recommendations of ASHRAE Standard 62-1969, which was developed forthe purpose of proventing indoor ‘irqualiy robiems. Formulas ae given below fr calculating outdoor air quantities usin thermal or CO, information. ‘The equation for calculating outdoor air quantities Using therrral rreasurerrents is; Outdoor air (in percent) = T T, Tama ‘Where: T = temperature in degrees Fahrenheit meat x 499 ‘The equation for calculating culdoor quantities using carbon efcadde rreasurerrents is: ‘Outdoor air (in percent) = ¢, =, c=, Where: C,= pm of carbon dioxide inthe supply ar (if moasured ina room), oF ‘C= ppm of carbon dioxide in the mised air (i measured at an air handler) C™= ppm of carbon dioxide in the retum air C{= ppm of carbon dioxide inthe outioor Using the table below to estimate the ventlation rate in any room or zone. Note: ASHRAE 62-1989 generally states ventlation {outdoor air) requirements on an occupancy basis; fr a few types of spaces, however, raquirements are given on a floor area basis. Therefore, tis table provides a process of calculating ventilation (outdoor alt) cn elther an occupancy or floor area basis. x 100 =e : ae [eos |omn | ce | SE cag en | cn | ompntieraen | Se, faim | See, a | B c D> E Indonr hie Outi Forme UPSItis generally easy to obtain a good term- perature reading in the outdoor aie and return airsteams. To obtain a good aver- ‘age temperature reading ofthe mixed air- stream, a large number of measurements must be taken upstream of the point at which the airstream is heated or cooled. ‘This may be difficult or impossible in some systems. ‘The percentage or quantity of outdoor air is calculated using thermal measurements 1s shown to the right. Methodology: Carbon Dipxide Measurements CO, readings can be taken at supply outlets orair handlers to ectimate the perventage ‘of outdoor air in the supply airstream. The percentage'or quantity of outdoor airs cal- culated using CO, measurements as shown to the right. Using the Results The results of this calculation can be compared tothe building design specifica- tions, applicable building codes, or ventilation recommendations such as ASHRAE 62-1989 (see page 136 in Appendix B) to see whether under- ‘entiation appears to be a problem. AIR CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Hundreds of organic (carbon-containing) chemicals are found in indoor air at race levels. VOCs may present an IAQ problem when individual organics or mixtures exceed normal background concentrations. Methodology: Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) Several direct-reading instruments are 300 Suppl aif measured in réom) of great eee ‘themed ar ifmeasirs __ Converting Percent To CEM Outdoor sir, e-ctn) = actual amour of afowin an ait hanclee jenty eden documents available that srovide a low sensitivity “total” reading for different types of organics. Such estimates are usually resented in parts per million and are calculated withthe assumption that all chemicals detected are the same as the one used to calibrate the instrument. A, photoionization detector is an example of directeading instrument used as a screening tool for measuring TVOCs, A laboratory analysis of a sorbent tube can provide an estimate of total solvents in the ai. Although methods in this category report “‘otal volatile organic compounds” (TVOCs) or “total hydrocarbons” (THC), Common IAQ Measurements — A General Guide 115SESE SRT Indoor Air Quality Complaint Form ‘This form can be filed out by the bulding occupant or by a member ofthe building stat, Occupant Name: Date: Department/Location in Building: Phone: ‘Completed by: Tie: Phone: This form should be used if your complaint may be related to indoor air quality. Indoor alr quality problems include concerns with temperature control, ventilation, and air pollutants. Your observations can help to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Please use the space below to describe the nature of the complaint and any potential causes. We may naed to contact you to discuss your complaint. What fs the best time to reach you?. ‘So that we can respond promptty, please return this form to: TAQ Manager or Contact Person| ‘Room, Building, Mal Code a OFFICE USE ONLY Fle Number: Received By: Date Received: Indoor Air Quality Forms 181Flzelpzlo Tsleelefla! He Uh FE a “qu cat] aemcnnsoung coun munamcopucas |* f HIB i eal ren | wea | Tpeen exam yein suo) omy wooo) Puosey voneByseauy ~ “(oureu) Aq payejduioy seeppY (wow) seyeq_ eweN Suiping 607 wepruy Indoor Air Quality Forms 18Donor As K GE AES Occupant Interview Poge 1 of 2 Bulding Name: File Number: Addr: Occupant Name: Wiork Location: Completed by. Tie: Date: Sections 4 discusses collecting and interpreting infomation rom oecupants. SYIVPTOMPATTERNS ‘What kind of symptoms or discomfort are you experiencing? ‘Are you aware of other people with similar symptoms or concems? Yes No. Iso, what are their names and locations? Do you have any health conditions that may make you particularly susceptible to environmental problems? contactlenses chronic cardiovascular disease ‘D undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy Dallrgies ‘A chronic respiratory disease immune system suppressed by disease or ‘other causes {A chronic neurological problems TIMING PATTERNS: When aid your symptoms start? When are they generally worst? Do they go away? If so, when?. Have you noticed any other events (such as weather events, lemperature or humility changes, or activities in the building) that ‘ond to occur around the same time as your symptoms? Indoor dir Quality Forms 418%Occupant Diary ‘Occupant Name: Tite: Phone: Location: File Number: On the form below, please record each occasion when you experience a symptom of i-health or discomfort that you think ‘may be linked to an environmental condition in this building, {tis important that you record the time and date and your location within the building as accurately as pos because that will help to identify conditions (e.g, equipment operation) that may be associated with your problem. ‘Also, please try to describe the seventy of your symptoms (e.g. mild, severe) and their duration (the length of ime that they persist). Any other observations that you think may help in identifying the cause of the problem should be noted inthe "Comments" column. Foo! free to attach additional pages or use more than one line for each event if you need more room to record your observations. ‘Section 6 atscusses collecting and interpreting occupant information. Time/Date Location ‘Symptom | Soverity/Duration Comments Indoor Air Quality Forms ‘17emcee Hypothesis Form Page 1 of 2 Bulging Name: File Number: Address: Completed by: ‘Complaint Area (may be revised as the investigation progresses): Complaints (e.g., summarize pattems of timing, location, number af people affected): HVAC: Does the ventilation system appear to provide adequate outdoor a, efficiently distributed to meet occupant needs in the complaint area? If not, what problems do you see? 's there any apparent pattern connecting the location and tining of complaints withthe HVAC system layout, condition or operating schedule? Pathways: What pathways and driving forces connect the complaint area to locations of potential sources? ‘Are the flows opposite to those intended in the design? Sources: What potential sources have been identified in the complaint area or in locations associated with the complaint area (connected by pathways)? | the pattem of complaints consistent with any ofthese sources? Indoor Air Quelity Forms 223(RISER ETERS Hypothesis Form Page 2 of 2 Hypothesis: Using the information you have gathered, what is your best explanation forthe problem? Hypothesis testing: How can this hypothesis be tested? |fmeasurements have been taken, are the measurement results consistent with this hypothesis? Results of Hypothesis Testing: ‘Additional information Needed: 224 Indoor Air Quality FormsSTRSTR Pollutant and Source Invertory Page 1 of 6 Building Name: Address: ‘Completed by: Date: File Number: Using the list of potential source categories below, record any indications of contamination or suspected pollutants that may require further investigation or treatment. Sources of contamination may be constant or intermittent or may be linked to single, Uunrepeatod events. For intermitent sources, try to indicate tho time of peak activity or contaminant production, ineluding correlations with weather (0.9., wind direction). ‘Sections 2 4 and 6 discuss polutant sources. Appendix A provides guidance on common messurements. Needs Source Category Checked | Attention Location ‘Comments ‘SOURCES OUTSIDE BUILDING : | Contaminated Ambient Air f z Pollen, dust Industrial contaminants General vehicular contaminants Emissions from Nearby Sources. Vehicle exhaust (parking areas, loading docks, roads) Dumpsters Re-entrained exhaust | Debris near outside air intake Solas F t S Radon Leaking underground tanks ‘Sewage smells Pesticides | Indoor Air Quality Forms 243SET Pollutant anc Source Inventory Page 20f6 Building Name: Address: Completed by: Deter File Number: Using the lst of potential source categories below, record any indications of contamination or suspected pollutants that may ‘equi further investigation or treatment. Sources of contamination may be constant or intermitent or may be linked to single, lunrepeated events. For intermittent sources, try to indicate the time of peak activity or contaminant production, including correlations with weather (e.g, wind direction). ] Node ‘Source Category [necked | Attention Location Comments ‘Moisture or Standing Water z Rooftop Crawispace EQUIPMENT. . HVAC System Equipment 5 | ‘Combustion gases | Dust, dit, or microbial growth in ducts Microbial growth in drip pans, chiles, humiers Leaks of treated boiler water Non HVAC System Equipment = = : (Office equipment ‘Supplies for equipment Labratory equipment | Indoor Air Quality Forms 214SS ee TL Pollutant ancl Source Inventory Page 3.016 Builing Name: Address Completed by: Date: Fie Number: Using the isto potential Soure categories below, recordar nccatons of contamina o suspected poltants tat may require further investigation or treatment. Sources of contarination may be constant or intarmttont or may be inked to single, unrepeated events. For intermittent sources, try to indicate the time of peak activity or contaminant production, including correlations with weather (e.g., wind drction). | ‘Source Category Checked | Attention Location ‘comments HUMAN ACTIVITIES: Personal Activities ‘Smoking Cosmetics (odors) Housekeeping Activities z Cleaning materials Cleaning procedures (e.g, dust from sweeping, vacuuming) Stored supplies Stored refuse | Maintenance Activtie Uso of materials with volatio| ‘compunds (e.g, paint, caulk, adhesives) ‘Stored supplies with volatile ‘compounds Use of pesticides Indoor Air Quelity Forms 245REA SEET S ET S LO Pollutant and Source Inventory Pcp Building Name: Address: Completed by: Date: File Number: Using the lst of potential source categories below, record any indications of contamination or suspected pollutants that may require further investigation or treatment. Sources of contaminaton may be constant o intermittent or may be linked to single, Uunrepeated events. For intermittent sources, try to indicate the time of peak activity oF contaminant production, including ‘corelations with weather (e.g, wind direction). Weeds Source Category Checked | Attention Location Comments [BUILDING COMPONENTS/FURNISHINGS. | Locations Associated with Dust or Fibers. : Dustcatching area | (@.9, open shelving) Deteriorated furnishings ‘Asbestos-containing materials ‘Usaha Gonarionaveaf Damage = q ‘Microbial growth in or on solled (or water-damaged furnishings | Indoor Air Quality Forms 246Pollutant and Source Invertory nee Building Name: Address: File Number: Completed by: Ds Using the Ist of potential source categories below, record ary indications of contamination or suspected pollutants that may require further investigation or treatment. Sources of contamination may be constant or intermittent or may be linked to single, ‘unrepeated events. For intermittent sources, try to indicate the ime of peak activity of contaminant production, including correlations with weather (e.g., wind direction). | Weed Category Checked | Altetion Location | Comments ‘Chemicals Released From Building Components or Fumishings. Volatile compounds OTHER SOURCES ‘Accicental Events: Spils (6-9, water, chemicals, beverages) Water leaks or flooding Fire damage Indoor Air Quality Forms 247ES RT Ta Pollutant and Source Inventory Page 6 of 6 Building Name: Address: ‘Completed by: Date: Fle Number: Using the Ist of potential source categories below, record any indcatlons of contamination or suspected polutans that may require further investigation or treatment. Sources of contamination may be constant or intermitent or may be linked to single, ‘nrepeated events. For intermittent sources, ty to indicate the tine of peak activity or contaminant production, including correlations with weather (e.g., wind direction), Needs Source Category Checked | Attention Location Comments ‘Special Use/Mixed Use Areas = ‘Smoking lounges | Food preparation areas Underground or attached parking garages | Laboratories Print shops, art rooms Exercise rooms Beauty salons ‘RedecoratingiRepairlRemodeling sd Emissions from new furnishings Dust, fibers from demotion ‘Odors, volatile compounds Indoor Air Quality Forms 28A Chemical Inventory Building Name: File Number: ‘Address: ‘Completed by: Phone: ‘The inventory should include chemicals stored or used inthe building for cleaning, maintenance, operations, and pest Control. f you have an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) forthe chemical, put a Check mark in the right-hand column, If not, ask the chemical supplier to provide the MSDS, If on® Is avaliable. Sections 2 and 6 discuss polutant sources. Section 4 ascusses MSDSS. ate | ChemicavBrand Name us ‘Storage Location’) | MSOS on tle? 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Please report any other observations (e.9., weather, other associated events) think may be important as well. 1¢ more than one line for each event. Feel free to attach additional pages or Equipment and activites of particular interest: Air Handler(s): Exhaust Fan(s): (Other Equipment or Activ Datertime | Day otWoek | Equipment ien/Aetivity Observationsicomments Indoor Air Quality Forms 189| SSSR RP Pollutant Pathway Record For 1AQ Profiles ‘This form should be used in combination with a oor plan such asa fire evacuation plan. Building Name: File Number: Address: Completed by: Tie: Date: Sections 2, 4 and 6 discuss pollutant pathways and driving forces. Building areas that contain contaminant sources (e.g, bathrcoms, food preparation areas, smoking lounges, print rooms, and art rooms) should be maintained under negative pressure relative to surrounding areas. Building areas that need to be protected from the infitraton of contaminants (e.g, hallwaysin mul-family dwellings, computer rooms, and lobbies) should be ‘maintained under positive pressure relative to the outdoors and relative to surrounding areas, List the buliding areas in which pressure relationships shouldbe controlled. As you inspect the building. put a Y or Nin the Neds Attention” column to show whether the desired air pressure relationship is present. Mark the floorplan with arrows, lus signs (+) and minus signs () to show the airlow pattems you observe, using chemical smoke or a micromanomater. ‘Building areas that appear isolated from each other may be connected by allow passages such as air distribution zones Lilt tunnels or chases, party walls, spaces above suspended colings (wheather or not those spaces ara serving as alr ums), elevator shafts, and crawispaces. Ifyou are aware of pathways connecting the room to identified pollutant sources (eg, items of equipment, chemical storage areas, bathrooms), it may be helpful to record them inthe “Comments column, on the floor plan, or both. — Intended Pressure | Needs Building Area Use Positive | Negative | Attention? Comments (zone, room) 0 (in) Indoor Air Quelity Forms 478SE Pollutant Pathinay FormFor Investigations File Number Completed by: ‘his form should be used in combination with a floor plan such as a fre evacuation plan. ‘Building areas that appear isolated from each other may be connected by airlow passages such as air distribution zones uilty tunnels or chases, party walls, spaces above suspended celings (whether or not those spaces are serving as air plo- hums), elevator shafts, and crawl spaces. Describe the complaint area in the space below and mark iton your floor plan. Then list rooms or zones connected to the ‘complaint area by airflow pathways. Use the form to record the direction of air low between the complaint area and the ‘connected roomstzones, including the date and time. (Aitlow pattems generally change overtime). Mark the floor pian with ‘arrows or plus (+) and minus () signs to map out the aifiow pattems you observe, using chemical smoke or a ‘micromanometer. The "comments" column can be used to rote pollutant sources that merit futher attention. Rooms or zones included in the complaint ar: Sections 2,4 and 6 clscuss pollutant pathways and erving forces, Rooms or Zon: Pressure Relative to Connected tothe ‘Complaint Area ‘Complaint Area Use By Pathways ” datorime potential pollutant sources)