What are the different techniques for assessing air quality?

In France, air quality is a major public health concern. Following the Grenelle Environment Forum, the government implemented regulations to improve indoor air quality. The establishment of this regulatory framework for indoor air quality follows a study conducted by the Indoor Air Quality Observatory (OQAI).

This regulation particularly affects local authorities, which, to ensure its implementation, may call upon specialists to conduct indoor air quality assessments based on the measurement of specific airborne pollutants.

In this article, we take a closer look at the various techniques and methods used to conduct indoor air quality assessments.

What is an indoor air quality assessment?

Today, we spend an average of 80% of our time indoors. As buildings become increasingly airtight, maintaining high air quality has become essential.

Poor indoor air quality can cause symptoms in children, such as headaches, fatigue, and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and skin.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessment fulfills the requirement for monitoring indoor air quality.

The QAI assessment is a process based on a facility study and measurements designed to detect general indoor pollution issues as well as usage-related problems within the premises (poor ventilation, etc.).

Methods and techniques used to conduct a QAI diagnostic 

For public-access buildings (ERP), QAI diagnostics can be entrusted to specialized firms that possess the qualified personnel and the necessary equipment to perform the appropriate measurements. This is the case for’ADX Expertise, which can conduct a comprehensive study for you.

To conduct effective monitoring, professionals will equip the premises with sensors to measure ambient air quality. The air within the facilities is thus monitored through one or more samplings in each building over the course of an entire week.

Expertise firms must employ methods to measure formaldehyde, benzene, and CO2 levels, as well as temperature and relative humidity, utilizing both standardized methods and emerging, sometimes more efficient, techniques.

Upon completion of these operations, an expert will draft a report including measurements, photographs, and an action plan, providing tailored advice for your specific situation along with all other necessary information.

By choosing an indoor air quality professional, you will benefit from a detailed explanatory report, ongoing support should any issues arise, guaranteed confidentiality of your information, and high-performance methodologies.