Controlling Common Outdoor Sources
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Controlling Common Outdoor Sources
- Proper Arrangement of Rooftop
- Nearby Outdoor Sources
- Consider All Potential Wind Directions
- Rooftop Maintenance Strategies
- Loading Dock Protocols for IAQ
- Manage Pressure Differentials for Major Sources
- Keep Dirt Out of Building
Consider All Potential Wind Directions

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- Remember...“Consider all prevailing wind directions. Prevailing winds can change and result in a contaminated outdoor air supply to your building.”
- You may need to negotiate the location of the units on neighboring buildings, provide barriers to direct pollutants away from your air intake, rearrange your rooftop, or use exterior ducts to move your outdoor air intake location.
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