Chapter 4: Air (General)

Question 1

What are the 6 major air pollutants?

Answer 1

• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
• Lead (Pb)
• Ozone (O3)
• Particulate Matter (PM10/2.5)
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Question 2

What is the method for minimising contact of unsanitary surfaces?

Answer 2

• Installation of appropriate materials
• Protocols to regularly disinfect

Question 3

What is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)?

Answer 3

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a set of symptoms

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Eye Irritation
• Breathing Difficulties

Question 4

What are the potential issues with mechanical ventilation systems in terms of the WELL Building Standard?

Answer 4

Vectors for mold growth and spreading of contaminants such as dust.

Question 5

What is mechanical ventilation also known as?

Answer 5

Demand Controlled Ventilation

Question 6

What does EPA stand for?

Answer 6

Environmental Protection Agency

Question 7

What does NAAQS stand for?

Answer 7

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Question 8

What does ASHRAE stand for?

Answer 8

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Question 9

What does IAQ stand for?

Answer 9

Indoor Air Quality

Question 10

What does UVGI stand for?

Answer 10

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation

Question 11

What does MERV stand for?

Answer 11

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

The higher the N., the greater the performance.

Question 12

What does ANSI stand for?

Answer 12

American National Standards Institute

Question 13

What does BIFMA stand for?

Answer 13

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association

Question 14

What does COPD stand for?

Answer 14

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 15

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Answer 15

A colourless, odourless, and highly poisonous gas formed by incomplete combustion

Question 16

What is Particulate Matter?

Answer 16

A complex mixture of elemental and organic compounds (carbon, salts, minerals and metal dust, ammonia, and water) that coagulate together into tiny solids and globules.

Question 17

What are the health risks of particulate matter exposure?

Answer 17

• Respiratory distress
• Decreased lung function
• Increased risk of lung cancer

Question 18

What is the definition of Coarse Particle of particulate matter?

Answer 18

PM10

>2.5< 10 micro meter (um)

Question 19

What is the definition of Fine Particle of particulate matter?

Answer 19

PM2.5

< 2.5 µm in diameter

Question 20

In terms of the WELL Building Standard, what are the primary emitters of Ozone (O3) in an indoor environment?

Answer 20

• Photocopiers
• Printers
• Air Cleaners

Question 21

What are some health risks of short-term Ozone (O3) exposure?

Answer 21

• Eye Irritation
• Throat Irritation
• Chest Pain
• Coughing
• Shortness of Breath

Question 22

What is a health risk of long-term Ozone (O3) exposure?

Answer 22

Lung Tissue Inflammation

Question 23

What is Radon (Rn)?

Answer 23

A radioactive, carcinogenic gas generated from the decay of natural deposit of uranium.

Question 24

What does AHERA stand for?

Answer 24

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

Question 25

What does CDPH stand for?

Answer 25

California Department of Public Health