Complaints and health effects related to a building's environment are sometimes similar to colds, flu, and stress. When the reported complaints are non-specific and diverse, it can be difficult initially to determine if problems are caused by the sources or conditions in the building, and what can be done to remedy the complaints. A building investigation is performed in an effort to make these determinations.
In some instances a specific source of contamination or a specific building condition causing the complaints is readily obvious. In the majority of cases, however, the investigator must consider all the factors that relate to indoor air quality to identify possible contaminants and stressors which could be responsible for the reported complaints or effects. This requires that the inspector must go through a process of identifying and eliminating numerous potential contaminants, sources, and other factors in the hope that the true causal factor will eventually be identified. It requires time and patience on both the part of the building owner and the building's occupants.
Inspection Procedures
- Employee Interviews
- Invasive inspection of structure and site
- Assessment of HVAC systems, roof mounted AC units
- Air monitoring of suspect agents: Asbestos, lead, respirable dust, volatile organics, mold spores, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, styrene and other depending on the assessment.
- Present analysis to client with necessary recommendations.
- Submit final report.
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