However subjective one's perception of indoor air quality (IAQ) is, as a building owner, property manager, or building engineer it's critical that IAQ complaints are proactively responded to and managed.
The IAQ problem indicator dictates the associated management response, with some requiring immediate attention. Other problems are less urgent, but all require a response.
Deferred HVAC maintenance is a new term for that old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” On the surface it makes sense—if the HVAC system is running, why expend the resources associated with preventative maintenance?
It's that time of year in Central Florida where the deluge of rain has begun. It's time to have CES proactively assess your facility for rainwater intrusion and leaks.
Moisture, in all its physical forms, is commonly regarded as the single greatest threat to durability and long-term performance of buildings. Excessive exposure to moisture is not only a common cause of significant damage to many types of building components and materials, it also can lead to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and unhealthy indoor environments.
3rd Quarter Lunch and Learn on Ventilation Standards & Outside Air Energy Savings Technologies is a success!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Lunch & Learn on August 21st.
I also hope that the time we spent discussing Outside Air Energy Savings Technologies will help you identify energy conservations opportunities in your organization.
It’s incumbent upon the HVACR contractors, like CES, to educate building owners about the importance and benefit of a comprehensive HVAC Preventative Maintenance program.
The greatest risk to Property Managers concerning Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is when tenants are allowed to define how IAQ is perceived. Allowing tenants to define the perception of IAQ is a gateway to much larger IAQ problems. As an example of larger and unnecessary IAQ problems here's an email clip from a property manager in IAQ distress.
How occupants perceive indoor air quality (IAQ) in a typical commercial office environment can be very subjective. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2013 -- Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (ANSI Approved) Standard sets ventilation rates that will "satisfy a substantial majority (about 80%) of unadapted persons (visitors) in a space." Meaning that even if Standard 62 is satisfied, a potential two of ten people may find the air unacceptable.