Kim, et al,

Here's the additional info:

The most pressing concern is related to chemical use in the building.
We also had some significant humidity issues, which seem to have been addressed, or at least I don't see new water spots on the ceiling tiles and condensation on the floors and windows.

Sounds like a PEL issue to me, then.

Dave

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Wittenberg University
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Dave - can your colleague be more specific? Are they looking for air quality from the chemical use perspective (answer - below PELs) or temperature, humidity etc (answer - ASHRAE IAQ for general)


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CHAS folks,
 
To get the best set of answers, I am forwarding below a request for information I recently received from a colleague.  
 
"Do you know if there are generally accepted air quality standards for chemistry buildings, and if there are where would I find them?
Also, do you know where I could find information about generally accepted practices with regards to testing air quality, especially in academic buildings such as ours?

I'm asking these questions in part due to a lack of knowledge, and in part based on some concerns about air quality in our chemistry building following some work on our air handling related to energy conservation."
 
Thanks for your help and advice.
 
Dave
 
 
David C. Finster
Professor, Department of Chemistry
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
Wittenberg University
937-327-6441
http://userpages.wittenberg.edu/dfinster/index.html