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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

How has the BASE study data been used?

Indoor Air Toxics Input

  • Determination of typical indoor pollutants and concentrations
  • Information on indoor sources
  • Information on indoor pollutant levels

Mold and other Biologicals

  • Information on common indoor and outdoor species of fungi and bacteria
  • Comparison of bioaerosol testing methodologies
  • Information on conditions for growth
  • Analysis of associations of fungal taxa with symptoms and building characteristics

General IAQ

  • Develop or refine guidance and/or policy on buildings
  • Comparison of BASE buildings with compromised or problem buildings
  • Determination of impact of radon in large buildings
  • Comparison of collected parameters to those reported in similar studies and other building types like schools
  • Determination of building factors that may be associated with respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma) or sick building syndrome.
  • Use of BASE standardized protocol to design other studies and investigations

Read more about the BASE Study at www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-assessment-survey-and-evaluation-study.