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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Appendix A of the Building Air Quality Guide: Common Indoor Air Quality Measurements - A General Guide

Appendix A of the Building Air Quality guide contains brief introduction to making measurements that might be needed in the course of developing an IAQ profile or investigating an IAQ complaint.

Topics include:

  • Overview of Sampling Devices
  • Simple Ventilation/Comfort Indications
  • Air Contaminant Concentrations
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