Indoor air quality assessment in an office-library building. Part I - Test methods

Abstract

A detailed investigation of the indoor air quality (IAQ) of a fully air-conditioned eight-story office/library building was carried out. The main purpose of the investigation was to determine the cause(s) of occupants' complaints, which included stuffy air, headaches, eye irritation, a decline in health, and prolonged allergic reaction. Details of the study are presented in two papers. Part I describes the test plan and procedures, which, while developed specifically for this investigation, can be adapted for similar office building studies. Part II presents the study results and recommendations for remedial measures for this building.Peer reviewed: YesNRC publication: Ye