Residential Indoor Air Quality by John Martyny, Ph.D., CIH National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Factors Effecting Residential IAQ Heating and Ventilating System Energy Sources Construction Type Residence Location Occupant Activities
Heating and Ventilating System Type of System Radiant Heat vrs Forced Air Hot Water Condition of System Filter Change Vent Condition – CO and CO2 Air Conditioning Moisture Humidity
Energy Sources Fossil Fuel Combustion Electrical Space Heating Carbon Monoxide Oxides of Nitrogen Vented vs. Un-vented Electrical Typically lower emission rates Space Heating Vented vs. un-vented
Construction Type Crawlspaces Emissions Water Infiltration Tightness Moisture and Mold Concerns Ventilation Concerns Emissions Furniture Carpeting Insulation Water Infiltration Tightness Attached Garage
Residence Location Setting Distance to Traffic Climate Rural vs. Urban CO Diesel Particulate Climate Humidity Air Conditioning
Occupant Activities Smoking Habits Hobbies Pets Pesticide Usage Wood Working Pottery Sculpture Pets Pesticide Usage
Control Measures Use of HEPA vacuum cleaners Whole house vacuum system Furnace filter upgrades Reduction of fleecy materials Low emission products Damp cleaning No smoking inside Hobby dust and emission control Moisture control
Questionable Control Methods Ozone generators Ion generators HEPA filters Duct cleaning