IAQ guidelines are recommendations and standards that define healthy indoor air quality, including ventilation rates, pollutant limits, and maintenance practices. Organizations like the EPA, ASHRAE, and WHO provide guidance to reduce health risks from poor indoor air. Following these guidelines supports safer, healthier indoor environments.
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IAQ guidelines are recommendations and standards that define healthy indoor air quality, including ventilation rates, pollutant limits, and maintenance practices. Organizations like the EPA, ASHRAE, and WHO provide guidance to reduce health risks from poor indoor air. Following these guidelines supports safer, healthier indoor environments.
Why follow IAQ guidelines?
They help reduce health risks by setting proven standards for clean, safe indoor air.
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Guidelines cover ventilation, pollutants, and maintenance.
Schools and offices use IAQ guidelines to set ventilation rates, filter changes, and humidity targets for healthier indoor air.
Review your IAQ plan annually and update it when standards change or building use shifts.
“Review your IAQ plan annually and update it when standards change or building use shifts.”
Many IAQ guidelines now consider energy efficiency alongside ventilation needs.
Are IAQ guidelines legally required?
Some are voluntary, while others are tied to codes or workplace standards.
Who sets IAQ guidelines?
Organizations like EPA, ASHRAE, and WHO publish widely used guidance.
How do I check IAQ compliance?
Use IAQ sensors, HVAC maintenance logs, and professional assessments.
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