Air Quality Testing

Client: New Philadelphia museum

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EES Service: Tested indoor air quality to ensure safe conditions for visitors and staff

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• Created testing strategy based on ASHRAE Standard 113-2009

• Tested for formaldehyde, temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen

• Conducted visual inspection of accessible sections of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to identify conditions that might impact indoor air quality

Result: Determined that museum occupants were generally not exposed to any unusual indoor air conditions with few minor exceptions recommended for correction

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Client: Washington, D.C. Embassy

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EES Service: General indoor air quality assessment including multiple air quality tests in response to complaints by several employees of allergic reactions, headaches, breathing difficulties and sinus congestion

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• Assessed overall air quality by monitoring routine indicators of temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels

• Collected samples for airborne particulate and bulk samples from building materials and/or debris for evaluation of microbial contamination and allergens

• Conducted visual inspection of accessible sections of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to identify conditions that might impact indoor air quality

• Assessed impact of potential exterior emission sources and observed air supply and distribution within office space using smoke tubes to provide qualitative index of air movement

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Result: Summarized findings; made recommendations for improvement of environmental conditions and/or maintenance of HVAC system; set company on path to improved air quality