FUND 6 - The Basic Ingredients of Good Indoor Air Quality
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM
The indoor environment, especially in the home, affects an occupant’s health and well being. Take advantage of this opportunity to demystify indoor air quality. Find out where and how to look for possible problems. Learn more about contaminants, including mold, and explore solutions for them. Utilize visual models and begin to train your nose - you will leave with a greater appreciation of the tools you already have.
By attending this session, participants will
1. Learn the types of contaminants in the home
2. Know where these contaminants come from and how they can be avoided
3. Examine the potential impact of air sealing on the indoor air quality and how to prevent problems
Keyword(s): assessment, building diagnostics, building materials, carbon monoxide, diagnosing, emissions, IAQ, indoor air quality, mold, off-gasing, sick homes
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track:
Fundamentals
CEU:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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