Indoor Air Quality

June 3, 2013: Associations to Develop IAQ Body of Knowledge

Registry of Qualified IAQ Practitioners Will Also Be Developed

June 3, 2013

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA), the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), and AIHA Registry Programs LLC signed a memorandum of understanding that will lead the way toward joint development of a body of knowledge for indoor air quality (IAQ) and a registry of qualified IAQ practitioners.

ASHRAE Updates Residential IAQ Standard

Carbon Monoxide Alarms Now Required in All Dwelling Units

May 20, 2013

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ASHRAE’s newly-published residential IAQ standard removes the default leakage-rate assumption and also requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

May 13, 2013: NADCA and IAQA Announce Partnership

May 13, 2013

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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have entered into an agreement that engages the associations in several long-term cooperative programs.

Superior Fibers LLC: Residential, Commercial, Industrial Air Filter

May 13, 2013

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Achieving MERV 8 in air filtration, the ePure® is a fiberglass-based air filter.

Study: NO2 Emissions Not an Issue

Vent-free Appliances Pass IAQ Guidelines

May 13, 2013

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A study commissioned by the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance product section of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) on nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from vent-free gas fireplaces, logs, inserts, space heaters, and stoves found that the use of those appliances in tight homes does not result in NO2 concentrations that exceed IAQ guidelines.

IAQ, the Flu, and You — Minimizing Airborne Illnesses

Jen Anesi

March 11, 2013

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For contractors, fighting the flu and other airborne illnesses offers a humanitarian service to society, as well as a potential boost to their bottom line.

Can Increased Humidity Stimulate Cleaner Indoor Air?

Mayo Clinic Research Shows Humidity Helps Bully Flu Out of Schools

Jen Anesi

March 11, 2013

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In a paper recently published online in BMC Infectious Diseases, Koep and his fellow Mayo Clinic researchers explore humidity in schools and the potential effects it could have on the survival and transmissibility of the influenza virus.

Contractor Finds Success in Offering IAQ Solutions

Jen Anesi

March 11, 2013

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At Action Air, the customer is always the No. 1 priority, and being attentive to their needs is essential to a successful service business. But pairing that attentiveness with smart business sense is also necessary.

2013 AHR Expo Product Roundup: IAQ + Ventilation

February 18, 2013

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The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the IAQ and ventilation products we found on the show floor.

Oasis International: Portable Dehumidifier

January 21, 2013

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Model D165 dehumidifier provides automatic, hassle-free, high-capacity moisture removal and works anywhere moisture control is needed, said the company. The rugged dehumidifier removes 40 pints of water in a 24-hour period.