In this paper, the author presents what could be done to improve the poor indoor air quality in some schools :- A demand for accountability from school systems about maintenance procedures such as roof-leak repair, classroom ventilation and air-conditioning, presence and care of carpeting etc.- A promotion of a responsible and adequate funding for the maintenance of public facilities- The most important activity is a good, basic, responsive and adequately funded building maintenance. Keeping buildings clean, dry, free of contaminants and well ventilated is more important that any particular building characteristics
Some schools at risk for poor IAQ
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Year:
2004
Bibliographic info:
ASHRAE IAQ Applications, Summer 2004, Vol. 5, N° 3, pp 7-8, 4 Ref.