Development of specific criteria-set for the long-term assessment of indoor air quality

With the increased use of household chemicals, as well as different ventilation systems in public spaces, achieving satisfactory indoor air quality has become a main issue. Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessment is an active way how to verify a healthy and safe indoor environment. IAQ long-term assessment is developed for air quality evaluation in public buildings such as shops, educational establishments, cultural facilities, and office spaces. Guideline development includes a methodology, procedures considering the negative effects of air pollutants (CO2, VOCs and particulate matter), microclimate, biological pollutants and surveys of residents. The IAQ assessment will allow facility owners to prove that they provide healthy indoor air quality, and it will increase public awareness of the importance of indoor air quality issues in everyday life. Making IAQ data available to building occupants and visitors will increase improvements to facilities and will lead to a better overall understanding of air pollutants.