ZEMCH 2015 - International Conference Proceedings

eration and Maintenance, (2) Shipping and Receiving, (3) Procurement, (4) Policy Makers, (5) Staff Training and (6) House Keeping. Furthermore, successful mitigation process of the IAQ issues and complications may also require the cooperation of other building inhabitants which will include employees of building tenants. A process that follows a basic checklist for correction and preventable contingencies followed by education and awareness of occupants about the causes of IAQ problems and what actions must be implemented or to avoid preventing the relapse (Dasgupta et al. 2009). Developing IAQ is easy and more about the process in general and how this is implemented has been illustrated in the following process flow (Table 1): Table 1: IAQ process flow (EPA 1991; Kuo 2008) Step 1: Collect and Review Existing Records Description Outcome Review record of complaint Review operating documents, construction and design Check HVAC maintenance records counter to equipment list HVAC system description in regards of design and operation; operating instructions and manual sets Set of calibration and Maintenance records Complaint Inventory List of changed equipment, occupancy or building locations Step 2: Conduct an inspection tour in the building Description Outcome Search for Indoor Air Quality Problems Communicate with occupants and staff Gather list of locations which will require monitoring or rectification Sketch Plan; identifying location where negative or even positive pressures should be maintained Step 3: Collection of Detailed Information Description Outcome About the pollutant Sources and pathways The condition and regular operation of the HVAC system The satisfaction and health risk of occupants List the HVAC system components which will require fixing, replacement or just simple adjustments Comprehensive Airflow direction and pressure differential plans in significant areas Location and sources of pollutants List of Safety Materials data sheet for hazardous substances and supplies which are stored in the building The process is followed by one simple question; did you find any IAQ problems? If YES, then mitigation must be taken but if NO then go directly into developing an IAQ Management Plan as shown in Figure 3 below. Air quality and sources of noise in residential buildings in the UAE 789

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