IAQ Tools for Schools
IAQ Reference Guide
Appendix L - Resources
Please Note: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
- Federal Agencies with Major Indoor Air Responsibilities for Public and Commercial Buildings
- EPA Regional Offices
- Other Federal Agencies
- State and Local Agencies
- Professional and Standards Setting Organizations
- Product Manufacturer Associations
- Building Service Associations
- Employee Unions
- Environmental/Health/Consumer Organizations
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity-Related Organizations
- Organizations Offering Training on Indoor Air Quality
- Radon
- Other EPA Contacts and Programs of Interest
- Publications
- General Information
- Indoor Air Quality
- Secondhand Smoke
- Asthma
- Radon
- Asbestos
- Biological Contaminants (Mold, Pests, Etc.)
- Carbon Monoxide
- Lead
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Building Management, Investigation, and Remediation
- New Building Design
- Ventilation/Thermal Comfort
- Standards and Guidelines
Federal Agencies With Major Indoor Air Responsibilities For Public and Commercial Buildings
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conducts a non-regulatory IAQ program that emphasizes research, information dissemination, technical guidance, and training. EPA issues regulations and carries out other activities that affect IAQ under the laws for pesticides, toxic substances, and drinking water.
Office of Air and Radiation/Office of Radiation and Indoor Air/Indoor Environments Division
(Headquarters)
Mailing Address:
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, #6609J
Washington, D.C. 20460
www.epa.gov/iaq
View Frequent Questions / Ask a Question
Search frequently asked questions or submit your own question or comment in our Frequent Questions Database. In addition to questions and answers relating to indoor environments, you may use this database to find information on any of our topic areas; for example, IAQ topics with their descriptions, for example, Asthma, Radon, IAQ Tools for Schools, Mold, Smoke-free Homes, IAQ Design Tools for Schools, and General Indoor Air Quality Issues). You can also use this database to subscribe to any new information or updated information relating to any of the topics that may be posted on our website.
EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory
Phone: (734) 214-4333 (voicemail) or (734) 214-4462
Website: www.epa.gov/otaq
Description: Advances clean fuels and technology to reconcile the transportation sector with the environment and promote more livable communities. Sponsors a voluntary diesel retrofit program.
EPA Regional Offices
Address inquiries to IAQ staff in the EPA regional offices go to Where You Live - www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html), click on your state or EPA Region.
Other Federal Agencies
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgates safety and health standards, facilitates training and consultation, and enforces regulations to ensure that
workers are provided with safe and healthful working conditions. 1-800-321-OSHA www.osha.gov National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research, recommends standards to the U.S. Department of Labor, and conducts training on various issues including IAQ to promote safe and healthful workplaces. Undertakes investigations at request of employees, employers, other Federal agencies, and state and local agencies to identify and mitigate workplace problems. Requests for Field Investigations: Requests for Information: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute Information Center 301-592-8573 www.nhlbi.nih.gov Provides information and materials regarding asthma education and prevention. U.S. Department of Energy
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State and Local Agencies
Your questions and concerns about indoor air problems can frequently be answered most readily by the government agencies in your state or locality. Responsibilities for IAQ issues are usually divided among many different agencies. You will often find that calling or writing the agencies responsible for health or air quality control is the best way to start getting information from your state or local government. For state agency contacts, go to - www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html click on your state or EPA Region.
Professional and Standards Setting Organizations
| Air and Waste Management Association 412-232-3444 www.awma.org 
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists American Industrial Hygiene Association The American Institute of Architects American Society for Testing and Materials |
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers 404-636-8400 www.ashrae.org Art and Craft Materials Institute Association of Higher Education Facilities Offices (APPA) Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI) National Association of School Nurses |
Product Manufacturer Associations
| Adhesive and Sealant Council 301-986-9700 www.ascouncil.org Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries, International Carpet and Rug Institute Consumer Specialty Products Association Electric Power Research Institute |
Manufacturers of Emissions Controls Association National Paint and Coatings Association North American Insulation Manufacturers’ Association Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. Sustainable Building Industry Council |
Building Service Associations
| Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 703-524-8800 www.ari.org
Air-Conditioning Contractors of America American Council of Engineering Companies Associated Air Balance Council Association of Energy Engineers Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration Intl. |
National Air Duct Cleaners Association 202-737-2926 www.nadca.com
National Association of Power Engineers National Energy Management Institute National Environmental Balancing Bureau National Pest Control Association, Inc. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association |
Employee Unions
| American Association of Classified School Employees 503-620-5663 www.aacse.org
American Federation of Teachers |
National Education Association 202-833-4000 www.nea.org |
Environmental/Health/Consumer Organizations
| American Lung Association (or your local lung association) 212-315-8700 www.lungusa.org Consumer Federation of America National Environmental Health Association |
Occupational & Environmental Health Foundation 847-818-1800 ext 383 www.oehf.org/index.html
National Education Association |
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)-Related Organizations
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Human Ecology Action League (HEAL) 404-248-1898 www.healnatl.org/ |
National Center for
Environmental Health Strategies 856-429-5358 www.ncehs.org |
Organizations Offering Training on Indoor Air Quality
Also, note Regional Radon Training Centers in next section.
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American Industrial Hygiene Association 703-849-8888 www.aiha.org Sponsors IAQ courses in conjunction with meetings for AIHA members only. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
MGI Management Institute, a division of SmartPros Ltd., 800-932-0191 www.mgi.org/default.html designs, develops, and conducts distance education courses in a variety of professional topics for engineers, legal administrators, manufacturing, quality managers, health care professionals, and others. OSHA Training Institute |
Radon
State Radon Offices
For information, call the radon contact in the EPA Regional Office for your state, see EPA's Where You Live at www.epa.gov/radon/whereyoulive.html click on your state or EPA Regional Office
Regional Radon Training Centers
EPA has coordinated the formation of four Regional Radon Training Centers (RRTCs). The RRTCs provide a range of radon training and proficiency examination courses to the public for a fee. See www.epa.gov/radon/rrtcs.html for more information.
Other EPA Contacts and Programs of Interest
| EPA Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman 1-800-368-5888 www.epa.gov/sbo/ Provides information on asbestos. EPA Clean School Bus U.S. Initiative EPA Energy Star Programs EPA Healthy Schools Website EPA's IPM in Schools
The
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
provides objective, science-based information about a
variety of pesticide-related subjects, including pesticide
products, recognition and management of pesticide
poisonings, toxicology, and environmental chemistry. NPIC
also lists state pesticide regulatory agencies, and
provides links to their Web sites For more information,
read the
NPIC Factsheet.
Field and External Affairs Division (7506C) National Lead Information Center |
National Pesticides Telecommunications Network 1-800-858-7378 In Texas: 806-743-3091 Provides information on pesticides, hazards, and risks.
Purdue University’s IPM Technical Resource Center RCRA/Superfund/EPCRA Hotline Safe Drinking Water Hotline Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline Texas A&M University’s IPM Technical Resource Center TSCA Hotline Service University of Florida’s IPM in Schools Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program |
Publications
- General Information
- Indoor Air Quality
- Secondhand Smoke
- Asthma
- Radon
- Asbestos
- Biological Contaminants (Mold, Pests, Etc.)
- Carbon Monoxide
- Lead
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Building Management, Investigation, and Remediation
- New Building Design
- Ventilation/Thermal Comfort
- Standards and Guidelines
| Items marked * are available for order from EPA's National Service Center for Environmental
Publications (NSCEP): Website: www.epa.gov/nscep Phone: 1-800-490-9198 Fax: (301) 604-3408 Email: nscep@bps-lmit.com Please use the EPA Document Number, which is usually bolded or highlighted, when ordering from NSCEP. See our list of publications at www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs Items marked *** are available for order from NIOSH Publications Dissemination. 1-800-356-4674 or 513-333-8287. Contact: 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. View the list of available publications at www.cdc.gov/niosh/publistd.html Items marked **** are available for order from the U.S. General Accounting Office. 202-512-6000, Fax: 202-512-6061. Contact: P.O. Box 37050 Washington, DC 20013. Order publications from GAO at www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/ordtab.pl |
General Information
- America’s Schools Report Differing Conditions
Indoor Air Quality
General IAQ Information
- IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit (CD ROM). (Third Edition, December 2003)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Includes all written materials provided in the
Action Kit, including
the IAQ Backgrounder and checklists, in Adobe PDF and MS Windows PageMaker format. EPA 402-C-00-002.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/actionkit.html
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools: Actions to
Improve IAQ. (September 1999)* Prepared by U.S. EPA.
Serves as a marketing tool for the IAQ Tools for Schools
Action Kit and program. EPA 402-F-99-008.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/actions_to_improve_iaq.html
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Case Studies. * Prepared by U.S. EPA. Shares experiences, including issues in communicating problems, financing, and remediation, of schools across the country that have or are implementing the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit. www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/casestudies.html
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Communications Guide. (September 2002)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Offers communication strategies for school personnel addressing IAQ concerns expressed by the school community. EPA 402-K-02-008. www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/pdfs/publications/communicationsguide.pdf
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program: Benefits of Improving Air Quality in the School Environment. (October 2002)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-K-02-005. www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/pdfs/publications/tfsprogram_brochure.pdf
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Training Modules 1 and 2. (CD ROM)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides three modules, including Power Point presentation slides, to assist in the training of school district personnel for use of the IAQ Tools for Schools Kit. EPA 402-C-99-002.
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Companion Documents
- Air Quality Guidelines for Europe. Prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO). (1987) Available from WHO Publications Center USA. Contact: 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY
12210. WHO Regional Publications, European Series Number 23.
- Current Federal Indoor Air Quality Activities . (March 1999)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Identifies the major IAQ-related activities directed by Federal agencies, including EPA, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Provides a list of publications available and agency contacts. EPA 402-K-99-001.
- Fact Sheet: Ventilation and Air Quality in Offices.* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-F-94-003.
Ventilation and Air
Quality in Offices - Fact Sheet (PDF)
(4 pp., 44 K)
- Indoor Air Facts, Number 4: Sick Building Syndrome.* Prepared by the U.S. EPA. EPA 402-F-94-004.
Sick Building
Syndrome - Indoor Air Facts No. 4 (revised) (PDF)
(4 pp., 38 K)
- Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals.
* The American Lung Association, American Medical Association, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Manual assists health professionals in diagnosing symptoms that may be related to an indoor air pollution problem. EPA 402-R-94-007. www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/hpguide.html
- The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality . (1988)* Prepared by U.S. EPA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Addresses residential IAQ primarily, but contains a section on offices. EPA 402-K-93-007. www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidestory.html
- Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: A Self-Paced Learning Module. (June 1991)* National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and U.S. EPA. Introduces environmental health professionals to the information needed to recognize, evaluate, and control IAQ problems. EPA 400-39-1002. Available from NEHA. Contact: 720 Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970 South Tower, Denver, CO 80222. 303-756-9090.
- Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: A Reference Manual. (June 1991)* Prepared by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), U.S. Public Health Service, and U.S. EPA. Provides reference material on selected IAQ topics. (Companion document to the Learning Module) EPA 400-39-1003. Available from NEHA. Contact: 720 Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970 South Tower, Denver, CO 80222. 303-756-9090.
- Tomorrow’s Buses for Today’s Children . (October 2003)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 420-F-03-039.
Secondhand Smoke
- Secondhand Tobacco Smoke and the Health of Your Family Brochure (Bilingual) (PDF) (2 pp., 1.55 M), EPA 402/F/09-004, September 2009
- Fact Sheet: Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking. (1993)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Describes EPA’s major assessment of the respiratory health risks associated with exposure to
environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Respiratory Health Effects of
Passive Smoking: Lung Cancer and Other Disorders.
www.epa.gov/smokefree/pubs/etsfs.html
- Fact Sheet: Setting the Record Straight: Secondhand smoke is a Preventable Health Risk.
(June 1994) Prepared by U.S.
www.epa.gov/smokefree/pubs/strsfs.html
- Series of one-page information sheets on all aspects of smoking in the workplace. Prepared by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Cancer Institute. Office of Cancer Communications. For copies, call 1-800-4-CANCER.
- Technical Bulletin: Guidelines for Controlling Environmental Tobacco Smoke In Schools. Ronald Turner, Bruce Lippy, Arthur Wheeler. February 1991. Maryland State Department
of Education, Office of Administration and Finance, Office of School Facilities, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
- The Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General . (1986) Prepared by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office on Smoking and Health. 1600 Clifton Road, NE (Mail Stop K50) Atlanta, GA 30333.
Asthma
- Asthma Media Campaign: Fish Out of Water. Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides information to people with asthma and parents and caretakers of children with asthma on strategies
for managing asthma and exposure to triggers. EPA 402-F-01-008. (Also available in Spanish, EPA 402-F-01-008A.)
www.epa.gov/asthma/multimedia.html
- Asthma Speakers Kit . Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides resources, including 35mm slides for educating the general public on asthma topics, including high-risk populations, effects of the indoor environment on asthma prevalence, and common indoor asthma triggers. EPA 402-B-01-002. Asthma Speakers Kit (CD ROM). Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides all resources available in the asthma education module in electronic format. EPA 402-C-01-002.
- Managing Asthma: A Guide for Schools . Prepared by NHLBI. The recently revised 44-page booklet provides action steps for school personnel to develop an asthma management program for students with asthma. Available for order from NHLBI, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824. Publication 02-2650. You can view the PDF version of the revised Guide (NIH publication #02-2650, revised July 2003) from the NHLBI Website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf (44 pp, 1.07MB)
- Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers: Your Children Will Breathe Easier .* Prepared by U.S. EPA. This tri-fold brochure educates parents and caretakers of children with asthma on common environmental allergens and asthma triggers found in the home and offers suggestions for easy steps to control exposure to and reduce or eliminate the presence of allergens in the home. EPA 402-F-99-005. (Also available in Spanish EPA 402-F-99-005D, Vietnamese EPA 402-F-99-005B, Chinese EPA 402-F-99-005A, and Korean EPA 402-F-99-005C.) www.epa.gov/asthma/publications.html
- Health at Home: Controlling Asthma (English/Spanish VHS Video)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-V-01-006. To view the video, visit www.AsthmaMoms.com
- IAQ Tools for Schools Bulletin: Asthma and Allergy. (Fall 2001)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Presents articles on various issues relating to asthma and allergies management in schools. EPA 402-F-01-019. www.epa.gov/asthma/publications.html
and select the VIDEO link on the top menu bar.Radon
- A Citizen’s Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon*
Prepared by U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, and U.S. Public Health Service. Offers strategies
for testing radon levels and what to do after testing,
discussion of the risks of radon and common myths.
www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html Also available
in
Spanish
- Consumers’ Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home * Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides guidelines for buildings that have tested positive for radon and have elevated radon levels. www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html
- Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon * Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides information on testing for radon in homes and related health risks for new homebuyers, sellers, real estate, relocation professionals, and home inspections. www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html Also available in Spanish www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguidsp.html
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Indoor Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Device Protocols. (July 1992)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides information, recommendations, and technical guidance for using
radon decay product measurement methods to establish standard operating procedures. EPA 402-R-92-004.
www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/devprot1.html
- Learning About Radon: A Part of Nature . (February 2002)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Targeted to Native Americans, discusses the basics of radon sources in the natural environment, testing for radon and how homes can be fixed to reduce radon levels. EPA 402-K-02-002.
- Radon in Schools (3rd Edition, October 2003)* Prepared by the National Education Association and the American Lung Association. Presents information on radon to raise awareness among students, teachers, and parents for potential radon problems in schools. EPA 402-F-03-025. www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/schoolrn.html
- Radon Measurements in Schools -- Revised Edition . (1993)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-R-92-014.
- Radon Measurement in Schools: Self-Paced Training Workbook. (1994)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-B-94-001.
- Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings . (June 1994)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides comprehensive information, instructions, and guidelines on designing and constructing a new building with radon-resistant features and techniques for radon mitigation that are currently being studied and applied. EPA 625-R-92-016. Available for order from the Center for Environmental Research Information. 513-569-7562.
- Reducing Radon in Schools: A Team Approach. (1994)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides comprehensive information on lowering radon levels in school buildings through sub-slab pressurization and ventilation systems. EPA 402-R-94-008.
- Building Radon Out: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Build Radon-Resistant Homes (April 2001)*contains all the info you need in one place to educate home builders about radon-resistant new construction (RRNC) EPA 402-K-01-002 www.epa.gov/radon/pdfs/buildradonout.pdf
Asbestos
- ABCs of Asbestos in Schools.* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 745-K-93-017.
- Abatement of Asbestos-Containing Pipe Insulation. (1986)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Technical Bulletin No. 1986-2.
- A Guide to Monitoring Airborne Asbestos in Buildings . (1989) Dale L. Keyes and Jean Chesson. Environmental Sciences, Inc., 105 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85705.
- A Guide to Respiratory Protection for the Asbestos Abatement Industry. (1986)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 560-OTS-86-001.
- Asbestos Abatement Projects: Worker Protection. 40 CFR Part 763. (February 1987)* U.S. EPA.
- Asbestos Ban and Phase-out Rule. 40 CFR Parts 763.160 to 763.179. * U.S. EPA. Federal Register, July 12, 1989.
- Asbestos Fact Book .* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 745-K-93-016.
- Asbestos in Buildings: Guidance for Service and Maintenance Personnel (English/Spanish). (1985)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 560-5-85-018. ("Custodial Pamphlet")
- Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Surfacing Materials. (1985) * Prepared by U.S. EPA. 560-5-85-030A. ("Pink Book")
- Asbestos in Schools: Evaluation of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) .* Summary report prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 560-491-012.
- Construction Industry Asbestos Standard. 29 CFR Part 1926.58.
- Fact Sheet: Asbestos.* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 745-F-93-007.
- Fact Sheet: Asbestos in Schools: Evaluation of AHERA.* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 745-F-91-100.
- General Industry Asbestos Standard. 29 CFR Part 1910.1001.
- Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings. (1985)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 560-5-85-024. ("Purple Book")
- Guidelines for Conducting the AHERA TEM Clearance Test to Determine Completion of an Asbestos Abatement Project. * Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 560-5-89-001.
- Managing Asbestos In Place: A Building Owner’s Guide to Operations and Maintenance Programs for Asbestos-Containing Materials. (1990)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. 1990. ("Green Book")
- Measuring Airborne Asbestos Following An Abatement Action. (1985)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 600-4-85-049. ("Silver Book")
- National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. 40 CFR Part 61. (April 1984)* Prepared by U.S. EPA.
Biological Contaminants (Mold, Pests, Etc.)
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
or at 312-641-5575.
Carbon Monoxide
-
Protect
Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
(PDF) (2 pp., 66
K) * Prepared by U.S. EPA. This fact sheet discusses
common health hazards associated with exposure to CO and
provides guidance on what to do if suffering from CO
poisoning and how to prevent exposure to CO, including the
use of carbon monoxide detectors. EPA 402-F-96-005.
Available in Spanish
Proteja su vida y la
de su familia: Evite el envenenamiento con monóxido de
carbono (PDF) (3
pp., 63 K,
Disponible en PDF) (Also available in Vietnamese EPA 402-F-99-004C, Chinese EPA 402-F-99-004A, and Korean EPA 402-F-99-004B.)
- What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution . (1991) Prepared by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Lung Association, and EPA. Answers commonly asked questions about the effect of combustion appliances (e.g., kitchen ovens, fuel-burning furnaces, fireplaces, space heaters) on IAQ and human health, and suggests ways to reduce exposure to combustion pollutants with proper installation, use, and maintenance of combustion appliances in the home. EPA 400-F-91-100.
Lead
- Fight Lead Poisoning with a Healthy Diet. (2001) Prepared by U.S. EPA. Contains lead poisoning prevention tips for families. For hard copies, call the National Lead Information
Center at (800) 424-LEAD. (Available in Spanish.) EPA 747-F-01-004.
- Lead Poisoning and Your Children. (2000) Prepared by U.S. EPA. Presents general lead information and safe practices for parents in a foldout poster. For hard copies, call the
National Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD. (Available in Spanish.) EPA 747-K-00-003.
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Media Outreach Kit. (2001). Prepared by U.S. EPA. Assists state and local health, environmental, and housing agencies in working with the media, and to create press and outreach materials. For hard copies, call the National Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD. (Available in Spanish.) EPA 747-K-01-002.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- A Recommended Standard for Occupational Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls. (1977) Prepared by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service,
Centers for Disease Control, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 77-225. Available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
- Current Intelligence Bulletin 45: Polychlorinated Biphenyls -- Potential Health Hazards from Electrical Equipment Fires or Failures. (1977) Prepared by U.S. Department of Health And Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-111. Available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161.
- Transformers and the Risk of Fire: A Guide for Building Owners. (1986)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. OPA/86-001.
Building Management, Investigation, and Remediation
- An Update on Formaldehyde . (1997) Prepared by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Provides information about where consumers can come in contact with formaldehyde, health effects, and how to reduce exposure to chemicals. Available from CPSC at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/725.pdf
- Building Air Quality Action Plan (BAQ Action Plan). Prepared by U.S. EPA. Follows eight logical steps and includes a checklist to assist building owners and managers in understanding building conditions and implementing good IAQ management practices. EPA 402-K-98-001. www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/pdf_files/baqactionplan.pdf
- Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers . (December 1991)* Prepared by U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. EPA 402-F-91-102. Also available for downloading in PDF at www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baq_page.htm
- Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems. (August 1993)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides tips to avoid creating IAQ problems during flood cleanup and making
residential repairs. EPA 402-F-93-005.
www.epa.gov/iaq/flood/
- Healthy Indoor Painting Practices. (May 2000) Prepared by U.S. EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Montgomery County Maryland Department of Environmental Protection is available as a downloadable PDF file from CPSC at (www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/456.pdf). This safety guide was formulated for residents, property managers and painters who are strongly urged to follow several simple steps to reduce possible adverse reactions to chemicals emitted from paints. The brochure is also available in Spanish www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/spanish/456s.pdf
- IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM). (2001)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. I-BEAM software updates and expands EPA’s existing Building Air Quality guidance and is designed to be comprehensive state-of-the-art guidance for managing IAQ in commercial buildings. This guidance was designed to be used by building professionals and others interested in indoor air quality in commercial buildings. I-BEAM contains text, animation/visual, and interactive/calculation components that can be used to perform a number of diverse tasks. EPA 402-C-01-001. www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/i-beam/index.html
- Interior Painting and Indoor Air Quality in Schools. (March 1994) Bruce Jacobs. Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Business Services, School Facilities Branch, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. 410-333-2508.
- An Office Building Occupant’s Guide to Indoor Air Quality . (October 1997)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides information on factors contributing to IAQ in office buildings, promoting a partnership between building managers and occupants to ensure a comfortable working environment. EPA 402-K-97-003. www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/occupgd.html
- Orientation to Indoor Air Quality .* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Includes instructor and student materials to conduct a 2–day training course. (Order fee: $180)
- Science Laboratories and Indoor Air Quality in Schools. Bruce Jacobs. March 1994. Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Business Services, School Facilities Branch, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. 410-333-2508.
- What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers . (February 1995)* Prepared by U.S. EPA and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Discusses proper procedures for handling and using paint strippers to reduce exposure to chemicals and lessen health risks. CPSC Publication #F-747-F-95-002.
New Building Design
- Indoor Air Quality Design Tools for Schools.
Ventilation/Thermal Comfort
- ASHRAE materials are available from their Publication Sales Department, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. 404-636-8400.
- Air Cleaning Devices for HVAC Supply Systems In Schools. (December 1992) Arthur Wheeler. Maryland State Department of Education.
- Energy Cost and IAQ Performance of Ventilation Systems and Controls Modeling Study. * Prepared by U.S. EPA. Reports on the results from a 1999 EPA study to assess the compatibilities among energy, IAQ, and thermal comfort for HVAC systems, comparing an office building, a school, and an auditorium. www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/energy_cost_and_iaq/index.html
- Guideline for the Commissioning of HVAC Systems . (October 1989) ASHRAE Guideline 1-1989. ASHRAE Standard 62-1989. Available from the ASHRAE Journal. www.ASHRAE.org/template/JournalLanding
- Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes: Indoor Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About .* Prepared by U.S. EPA. EPA 402-K-98-002.
- Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home, EPA 402-F-07-018, October 2007 This brochure is written in easy-to-understand language for the general consumer interested in the technical differences among the various air cleaners available. The brochure provides types of indoor air pollutants and air cleaning devices; performance of air cleaning devices in removing indoor air pollutants; general information on the health effects of indoor air pollutants; and additional factors to consider when deciding whether to use an air cleaning device. This brochure replaces "Residential Air Cleaners - Indoor Air Facts No. 7, EPA 20A-4001, February 1990." www.epa.gov/iaq/aircleaners
- Indoor Air Facts, Number 8: Use and Care of Home Humidifiers.
(February 1991)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Describes the
different types of humidifiers, common pollutants dispersed
from the water tanks, and recommendations for their use and
maintenance.
Indoor Air Facts No.
8 Use and Care of Home Humidifiers (PDF)
(3 pp., 33 K)
- Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. (2000) ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999.
- Ozone Generators That Are Sold As Air Cleaners . Prepared by U.S. EPA. Provides accurate information to consumers on using ozone-generating devices in indoor occupied spaces. www.epa.gov/iaq/aircleaners
- Practices for Measurement, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Building Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems. ASHRAE Standard 111-1988. http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/
- Reducing Emissions of Fully Halogenated Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Refrigerants in Refrigeration and Air Condition Equipment and Applications. (1996) ASHRAE Guideline 3-1996. http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/
- School Advanced Ventilation Engineering Software (SAVES). Prepared by U.S. EPA. Helps school designers assess the potential financial payback and indoor humidity control benefits of Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems for school applications. To download the software, visit: www.epa.gov/iaq/schooldesign/saves.html
- Residential Air-Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information .* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Describes the general types of residential air cleaners and their effectiveness in reducing indoor pollutants and provides tips for choosing an air cleaner and when to use it. www.epa.gov/iaq/aircleaners
- Selecting HVAC Systems for Schools. (October 1994) Arthur Wheeler and Walter Kunz, Jr. Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Business Services, School Facilities Branch, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. 410-333-2508.
- Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? (October 1997)* Prepared by U.S. EPA. Presents information to help consumers and homeowners understand air duct cleaning, assess if they need the service performed, choose a duct cleaner, determine if the cleaning was done properly, and prevent contamination of air ducts. EPA 402-K-97-002. www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
- Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. (1992) ASHRAE Standard 55-1992. http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/
- The Ventilation Directory. National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc., 505 Huntmar Park Drive, Suite 210, Herndon, VA 22070. 703-481-2020. Summarizes natural, mechanical, and exhaust ventilation requirements of the model codes, ASHRAE standards, and unique state codes.
- Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. (2001) ASHRAE Standard 62-2001. http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/
Standards and Guidelines
- NIOSH Recommendations for Occupational Safety and Health.
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