Developing an IAQ management plan for commercial buildings

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States)

OSTI ID:5791836

Gaynor, R P ^[1]

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1. Landis and Gyr Powers, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL (United States). Powers Educational Services

The cost of one sick day due to an indoor air quality (IAQ) problem can equal the cost of energy for that one person's space for up to six months. The technology is available to begin effective management of this issue now, before the complaints and illnesses reach levels that result in all building operations being controlled by government regulation. Indoor air quality has become a major issue and concern in commercial building management. There are many reasons for this trend, but it is principally because health concerns, along with labor and legal costs as a result of poor air quality, have all risen so sharply in recent years. At the top of the list of solutions to this problem is the development of a proactive IAQ management plan. This article includes some useful advice on establishing practices and procedures that lead to the development of a successful plan for management.

• OSTI ID: 5791836
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States), Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States) Vol. 65:8; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
AIR POLLUTION
AIR QUALITY
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
DISEASES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
LABOR RELATIONS
MANAGEMENT
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
POLLUTION
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
WORKING CONDITIONS