{"id":99825,"date":"2024-04-11T16:52:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T11:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/?p=99825"},"modified":"2024-04-15T12:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:15:10","slug":"understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Key IAQ Standards and Guidelines?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#What_are_the_pollutants_affecting_the_indoor_air_quality\" >What are the pollutants affecting the indoor air quality?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#PM_25\" >PM 2.5:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#PM10\" >PM10:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#CO2\" >CO2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#CO\" >CO:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#NO2\" >NO2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#Radon\" >Radon:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#O3\" >O3:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#SO2\" >SO2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#Formaldehyde\" >Formaldehyde:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#Organizations_for_IAQ_Standards_and_Guidelines_management\" >Organizations for IAQ Standards and Guidelines management:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#WELL_Building_Standard_WELL\" >WELL Building Standard (WELL):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#EPA_Environmental_Protection_Agency\" >EPA (Environmental Protection Agency):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-2\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#ASHRAE_American_Society_of_Heating_Refrigerating_and_Air-Conditioning_Engineers\" >ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-3\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#LEED_Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design\" >LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-4\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#BREEAM_Building_Research_Establishment_Environmental_Assessment_Method\" >BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#NIOSH_National_Institute_for_Occupational_Safety_and_Health\" >NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-5\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#OSHA_Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration\" >OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-6\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#WHO_World_Health_Organization\" >WHO (World Health Organization):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#ACGIH_American_Conference_of_Governmental_Industrial_Hygienists\" >ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#i-7\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#Canadian_Standards_for_IAQ\" >Canadian Standards for IAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/understanding-iaq-standards-and-guidelines\/#The_indoor_Air_pollution_limits_as_per_different_organizations_are_acceptable\" >The indoor Air pollution limits as per different organizations are acceptable:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is necessary to maintain better health and comfort. Furthermore, Indoor air quality refers to the air in the house or any building space. Hence, Poor indoor air quality is a major concern that causes numerous health issues. As a result, Individuals can face respiratory concerns, allergies, and other problems. Therefore to address this concern, numerous IAQ standards and guidelines have been established.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Nevertheless, these promote better indoor air quality. Many organizations have marked the guidelines to ensure several points for buildings. Since, it includes their designs, constructions, and maintenance. These concerns on ventilation, air filtration, and pollutant control.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>In this comprehensive guide, you can learn about the standards and guidelines of various organizations and agencies. Markedly, they have marked some parameters that affect the air quality. Let us know more in detail about these parameters and guidelines. Moreover, Prana Air&#8217;s <a href=\"\/?page_id=18093\">Air quality monitors<\/a> meet all the standards set by different organizations and agencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pollutants_affecting_the_indoor_air_quality\"><\/span>What are the pollutants affecting the indoor air quality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Indoor air quality is a major concern because individuals spend more than 90% of their time. Thus, its effects can range from mild issues like irritation to extreme problems such as kidney failure or cancer. Hence, strict guidelines and standards are crucial to set. Because No level of some pollutants is exposure-able. These parameters check in the IAQ Standards and Guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Here are some common VOCs or air pollutants:<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_25\"><\/span><strong>PM 2.5:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM2.5.png\" alt=\"PM2.5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM2.5.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM2.5-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>PM2.5 are fine particles with a 2.5 micrometer diameter. Besides, it is the most dangerous pollutant because of its size since it can easily go into the lungs and bloodstream. Moreover, numerous indoor activities are the sources of PM2.5 emissions. As it can be released from various indoor activities including cooking, dust, and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM10\"><\/span><strong>PM10:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pm10.png\" alt=\"PM10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pm10.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pm10-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>PM10 is the particulate matter with 10 micrometers diameter. However, it has a diameter that is stuck in the nose or throat. Hence, it leads to several allergies and health issues. An individual with PM10 exposure can face cough, runny nose, eye stings, and other concerns.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CO2\"><\/span><strong>CO2:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO2.png\" alt=\"CO2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO2.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Carbon Dioxide is a natural and crucial gas in the environment. Since it acts as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. However, the main source of CO2 levels is indoor space confinement. Hence, poor ventilation increases the CO2 level in the indoor spaces. And it can cause various health issues. Especially, high CO2 level impacts the individual\u2019s performance in any activity.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CO\"><\/span><strong>CO:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO.png\" alt=\"CO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CO-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Carbon Monoxide is the most dangerous gas in indoor environments. Since, it is a colorless, odorless, and lethal gas. Furthermore, it is released from parking lots in buildings and basement lots. In effect, CO exposure is highly risky because it binds into the blood and affects the blood&#8217;s ability to carry oxygen.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NO2\"><\/span><strong>NO2:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/No2.png\" alt=\"NO2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/No2.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/No2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Nitrogen Dioxide is a pollutant that has various health effects. Because It emits from many sources such as poorly maintained home appliances. Including, stoves, ovens, water heaters, etc releases NO2 in the indoor air. In effect, Long-term NO2 exposure can lead to various health issues.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radon\"><\/span><strong>Radon:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Radon-2.png\" alt=\"Radon icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Radon-2.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Radon-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Radon gas is a radioactive noble gas. It is without any colour or odour and forms from decaying of Uranium in the soil. With it, no level of radon exposure is safe. Because it has extreme health issues that can lead to lung cancer or death.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"O3\"><\/span><strong>O3:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-99995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/O3.png\" alt=\"Ozone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/O3.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/O3-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Ozone is present in nature at sky level. It helps by absorbing the harmful UV rays. But Ozone at ground level is harmful. Because it can highly impact the lungs of the human. With it, O3 is released from various sources. Some photocopier machines, some air purifiers. With it, other old home appliances can release O3 into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SO2\"><\/span><strong>SO2:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-100006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SO2.png\" alt=\"SO2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SO2.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SO2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Sulfur Dioxide is a colourless, lethal gas. It is released from various sources in the indoor space. High SO2 concentration also causes acid rain. Its exposure can lead to various health problems such as eye, and throat irritation to respiratory tract infections.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formaldehyde\"><\/span><strong>Formaldehyde:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"132\" class=\"wp-image-100169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HCHO.png\" alt=\"HCHO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HCHO.png 132w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HCHO-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 132px) 100vw, 132px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Formaldehyde is a highly toxic and flammable gas at room temperature. It is released from various sources. As the incense burning, furniture, freshly painted walls, etc. These cause extreme health issues that can irritate or lead to cancer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organizations_for_IAQ_Standards_and_Guidelines_management\"><\/span>Organizations for IAQ Standards and Guidelines management:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Many agencies and organizations are established to ensure better air quality. For this, they set numerous strict standards and guidelines. These play a crucial role in managing indoor air quality. Let us know how each organization works to manage indoor air quality:<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WELL_Building_Standard_WELL\"><\/span><strong>WELL Building Standard (WELL):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100149 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Well.jpg\" alt=\"WELL IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WELL is a healthy building certification. They ensure various requirements for a better environment in buildings. It also includes indoor air quality. Hence, they check the smoke-free environment, ventilation designs and other points in buildings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPA_Environmental_Protection_Agency\"><\/span><strong>EPA (Environmental Protection Agency):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100050 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPA.png\" alt=\"EPA IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The EPA is an agency in the US (United States) also known as a federal agency. It is responsible for human health and environmental protection. Thus, they provide many guidelines and resources for indoor air quality. These guidelines include pollutants, ventilation, and testing for air quality.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASHRAE_American_Society_of_Heating_Refrigerating_and_Air-Conditioning_Engineers\"><\/span><strong>ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100072 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ASHRAE.png\" alt=\"ASHRAE\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ASHRAE is an organization in America that is professional. For indoor air quality, they set heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems standards. The proper ventilation and air filtration in buildings are maintained with their guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-3\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEED_Leadership_in_Energy_and_Environmental_Design\"><\/span><strong>LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100083 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LEED-1.png\" alt=\"LEED\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>LEED is a program for buildings that makes them the best for a healthy indoor environment. It is a green building certification program to promote sustainable building practices. They provide certificates to buildings that focus the measuring indoor air quality for improving.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-4\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BREEAM_Building_Research_Establishment_Environmental_Assessment_Method\"><\/span><strong>BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100094 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/BREEAM.png\" alt=\"BREEAM IAQ Standards and Guidelines\" width=\"174\" height=\"102\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BREEAM is also a green building certification program. It is based in the United Kingdom. It focuses on the criteria for indoor air quality. As it includes the ventilation rates and pollutant levels.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIOSH_National_Institute_for_Occupational_Safety_and_Health\"><\/span><strong>NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100105 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NIOSH.png\" alt=\"NIOSH IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NIOSH is a US-based federal agency for safety and health. It focuses on occupational safety and health. Thus, they set guidelines to save workers from pollutant exposure at workplaces. For this, they conduct various research and make recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-5\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OSHA_Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration\"><\/span><strong>OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100116 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OSHA.png\" alt=\"OSHA IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>OSHA is a federal agency in the United States. It sets standards for workplace safety that include indoor air quality. They ensure that a safe working environment is provided to employees by employers. For this, maintaining good indoor air quality is necessary.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-6\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHO_World_Health_Organization\"><\/span><strong>WHO (World Health Organization):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100127 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WHO.png\" alt=\"WHO IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The WHO is a specialized and global organization. They set guidelines and standards for public health. With it, the organization has the leading role in achieving global health. Thus, they provide guidelines and information on indoor air quality and its effects. Besides, they also provide recommendations for better IAQ in indoor spaces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACGIH_American_Conference_of_Governmental_Industrial_Hygienists\"><\/span><strong>ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100138 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ACGIH.png\" alt=\"ACGIH IAQ Standards and Guidelines\"\/><\/figure>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ACGIH is an organization that focuses on setting guidelines for industrial hygiene practice. Hence, it includes indoor air quality monitoring and control. Their guidelines and recommendations include ensuring workers&#8217; safety from harmful pollutants exposures at the workplace.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-7\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canadian_Standards_for_IAQ\"><\/span><strong>Canadian Standards for IAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>The standards and guidelines for indoor air quality in Canada are set by some organizations. As Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Health Canada are the known associations. Their standards ensure and help in the protection from indoor air pollutants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_indoor_Air_pollution_limits_as_per_different_organizations_are_acceptable\"><\/span>The indoor Air pollution limits as per different organizations are acceptable:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>Various organizations have defined acceptable limits for indoor air pollutants, ensuring occupant safety and well-being. Know about the parameters ranges as per<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/poor-indoor-air-quality-affects-individuals-performance\/\"> IAQ<\/a> Standards and Guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pollutant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WHO<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ASHRAE<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EPA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>LEED<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ACGIH<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Canadian Standards<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OSHA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NIOSH<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WELL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carbon Dioxide (CO2)<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>1000 ppm (8hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>5000 ppm, 30000 ppm (15min ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carbon Monoxide (CO)<\/strong><\/td><td>7 mg\/m\u00b3 (8hr)<\/td><td>9 ppm (8hr)<\/td><td>9 ppm (8hr), 35 ppm (1hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>25 ppm (8hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>35 ppm (8hr), 50 ppm (Ceiling)<\/td><td>25 ppm (8hr), 50 ppm (Ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Formaldehyde<\/strong><\/td><td>100 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>0.75 ppm (8hr), 2 ppm (15min ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>0.3 ppm (Ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>0.75 ppm (8hr)<\/td><td>0.016 ppm (STEL), 0.1 ppm (Ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)<\/strong><\/td><td>40 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (annual)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>3 ppm (Ceiling), 5 ppm (STEL)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>1 ppm (STEL)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ozone (O3)<\/strong><\/td><td>100 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (8hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>0.070 ppm (8hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>0.1 ppm (Ceiling)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM2.5<\/strong><\/td><td>10 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (annual), 25 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (24hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>12 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (annual), 35 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (24hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PM10<\/strong><\/td><td>20 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (annual)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>150 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (24hr)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)<\/strong><\/td><td>20 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 (daily)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>2 ppm (Ceiling), 5 ppm (STEL)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>2 ppm (Ceiling), 5 ppm (STEL)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Radon<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>200 Bq\/m\u00b3 (Canada)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>STEL: short-term exposure limit&nbsp;<br>PPM: Parts Per Million<br>\u00b5g\/m\u00b3: micrograms (one-millionth of a gram) per cubic meter air<br>mg\/m\u00b3: Milligram per cubic meter<br>Bq\/m\u00b3: becquerels&nbsp;per cubic meter<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<p>By adhering to these standards and guidelines, anyone can effectively manage IAQ, fostering healthier indoor environments for all.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is necessary to maintain better health and comfort. 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