Handbook 2001: Fundamentals. Chapter 9 - Indoor environmental health. (10 of 39)

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Introduces the field of environmental health as it pertains to the indoor environment of buildings, briefly covering problem identification and control and regulations. The role of HVAC designers in delivering clean, appropriately conditioned air and removing contaminants is vital, both in industrial and non industrial environments. Some knowledge of indoor environmental health will assist in that delivery. In many cases, architectural, structural, cleaning, maintenance, materials use, and other activities that affect the environment are outside the control of that. individual. Nevertheless, whenever possible, the HVAC designer should encourage features and decisions that create a healthy building environment.

Document History

This document is part of a larger document, Handbook 2001: Fundamentals, which has been split into parts for ease of use.

ISBN

9781883413880

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