|
|
 |
How much
does a commercial
IAQ assessment cost?
Several type of
investigations are
available and fees
vary. For example,
a comprehensive
proactive indoor
air quality and
HVAC condition assessment
is affordable at
approximately 1.5
cents or less per
square foot (an
assessment for a
10 story, 100,000
square foot building
may cost $1,500).
Your report includes
an executive summary
(for your convenience),
sound, cost-effective
recommendations
(supported by qualitative
and quantitative
test results) all
within a 14 working
day turn-around-time.
For smaller facilities
or minor assessments
and hourly rate
is available with
a nominal report
charge. Nationwide
service is available.
Specific quotations
for one or more
buildings are available.
|
|
|
| |
What
is the scope of an
IAQ and HVAC Condition
Assessment of a commercial
building?
Although flexible,
EDC typically proposes
to conduct the following
in a commercial building.
For more details on
particular contaminants
or subjects see those
respective sections
throughout this website.
Call EDC for more
information or a specific
price quote.
Evaluate the indoor
air quality by:
- Measuring the
concentrations
of airborne particulates
(PM2.5), carbon
dioxide (CO2),
and carbon monoxide
(CO), as well
as temperature
and relative humidity
at numerous representative
locations throughout
the building and
floorspace. All
results are compared
to referenced
governmental and
health guidelines.
- Screening for
elevated concentrations
of miscellaneous
airborne chemicals
and gases that
are known to be
common indoor
air pollutants.
- Testing the
air flow pressure
relationships
between sensitive
areas such as
copy rooms, smoking
lounges, underground
garages, loading
docks, entranceways,
etc. that may
allow uncontrolled
air into the building
or distribution
of contaminants.
- Screen for airborne
fungal concentrations
will be conducted
at representative
locations.
- Sampling for
indoor bioaerosols
and dust contaminants
including spores, pollen,
fibers, and opaques.
- Numerous industrial
hygiene and health-based
comparative guidelines
are referenced
throughout every
report.
Examine and evaluate
the air handling
components by:
- Developing a
textual and photographic
building and system
description of
the heating, ventilation
and air-conditioning
(HVAC) system.
- Inspecting ventilation
system components
such as the outside
air volume dampers,
intake locations,
exhaust grilles,
cooling tower
locations, and
perimeter-conditioning
units.
- Documenting
and evaluating
items related
to the installation,
conditioning,
and design of
your facilities'
primary air units.
- Performing a
hygienic inspection
and condition
evaluation of
air handling units.
- Documenting
evident supply
air obstructions,
ceiling void concerns,
air volume losses.
Representative
core and/or perimeter
conditioning units
in the ceiling
void will be reviewed.
Provide professional,
independent, confidential
documentation that
includes:
- A fourteen (14)
working day turn-around-time.
Two bound report
copies.
- Two attractive
"Indoor Air
Quality Assurance"
certificates for
each building
in a proactive
assessment that
satisfactorily
meets applicable
guidelines.
- An executive
summary, sound,
cost-effective
recommendations
supported by color
photographic documentation,
qualitative and
quantitative test
results, and personal
assistance for
any questions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
