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BEAM P
LUS FOR
E
XISTING
B
UILDINGS
I
NDOOR
E
NVIRONMENTAL
Q
UALITY
(I
EQ
)
V
ERSION
1.2
I
EQ
6 C
ONSTRUCTION
IAQ M
ANAGEMENT
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Events shall be scheduled to protect indoor air quality by:
permitting adequate airing-out of new materials;
sequencing the installation of finish materials; and
proper curing of concrete before covering.
The procedures should include emergency procedures and cover the
following:
a list of participants in the process and their responsibilities;
communication and documentation;
designate a representative with daily responsibility for IAQ issues;
and
keeping the premises free from accumulations of waste materials,
rubbish and other debris resulting from the work. Identify the storage,
disposal and housekeeping practices to be applied to building
supplies and waste materials;
B
ACKGROUND
Buildings, especially those with extensive ventilation systems, can suffer
from indoor air pollution problems arising from residuals left in HVAC and
mechanical ventilation systems. Proper management during renovation,
fit out and redecoration, followed by cleaning and replacement
strategies, can significantly reduce the potential for air pollution.
Materials directly exposed to moisture through precipitation, plumbing
leaks, or condensation are susceptible to microbial contamination.
Absorptive materials to be protected and sequenced during installation
include; insulation, fabrics, ceiling tiles, and gypsum products. During
construction the IAQ management should be monitored and reported.