Air: 1-3 (Precondition) Flashcards
What is Feature 1?
Air Quality Standards
What project types is Feature 1 applicable to?
All New and Existing Buildings; New and Existing Interiors; Core and Shell
What are the health risks due to poor air quality standards?
- Headaches
- Respiratory Irritation
- Allergic Reactions
What is the intent of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?
Limiting the level of indoor air pollutants.
How many parts are there in Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?
3
What are the 3 parts for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?
- Standards for Volatile Substances
- Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases
- Radon
What are the 2 strategies of Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 1 (Standards for Volatile Substances)?
Formaldehyde; VOC
- Limiting levels of formaldehyde in the air to <27 Parts Per Billion (PPB)
- Limiting the levels of VOC in the air to <500 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³)
What is the objective of Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases) for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards)?
Limiting the level of particulate matter and inorganic gases present in the air
What are the 4 strategies for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 2 (Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases)?
CO; PM2.5; PM10; O3
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels <9 ppm
- PM2.5 < 15um/m3
- PM10 < 50um/m3
- Ozone (O3) Levels < 51 ppb
In theoretical application, what is a method for reducing the concentration of O3 from photocopiers and printers in an office environment?
Photocopiers and printers in open, properly ventilated areas.
What is the health risk of long-term exposure to Radon (Rn)?
Lung Cancer
How is Radon (Rn) measured?
Radon Gas Detector
What is the strategy for Feature 1 (Air Quality Standards), Part 3 (Radon)?
Lowest Occupied Level<0.148 Bq/L
What is Feature 2?
Smoking Ban
What are some health risks of exposure to cigarette smoke?
- Lung cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Stroke
- Increased Blood Pressure (BP)