Overview
For the building owner, administrator, or facilities manager who must deal with the realities of today's indoor environmental concerns, this fully updated reference is a practical, hands-on guide. You'll find readily applicable air quality control measures and preventative strategies that can head off the "headaches" — both economic and legal — that can grow out of an air quality problem. You'll also learn the critical aspects of complete response and step-by-step investigation tactics and tools. Specific symptoms of building-associated illnesses are detailed along with practical guidelines for identifying and controlling the associated pollutant or source of the problem.
Synopsis
This desk reference provides information on preventing as well as treating indoor air problems. For comprehensiveness, Burroughs, of Wellness Consultancy and Environmental Design International, and Hansen, a performance contracting consultant, offer a history of the field as well as practical suggestions. Additions in this third edition include a chapter on building security and an emphasis on mold problems. The appendices include glossaries, resources, investigation forms and checklists. Distributed by Marcel Dekker under ISBN 0-8247-4292-3. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
A reference for building owners, administrators and facilities managers who must deal with indoor air quality concerns. Contains air quality control measures, aspects of complaint response and investigation. Examines air quality issues from a management perspective, and discusses symptoms of building-associated illnesses. Contains a glossary of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)