Indoor Air Quality

The key to healthy indoor air is controlling ventilation and humidity and then maintaining high quality air with systems of filtration and purification. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illnesses (BRI) caused by poor air quality can be a burden to a lot of organizations. Smart measures for improved indoor air quality help eliminate these issues. It’s in the best interest of building owners and occupants to have a solid foundation to ensure healthy air quality. A solid foundation includes:

Ventilation & Ductwork
Ventilation is especially needed to dilute and remove pollutants emitted from internal and external sources. Essential for the health and comfort of building occupants, a good design, combined with optimum air-tightness, is needed to provide healthy air quality, occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Sufficient air supply and movement can be tested and analyzed to determine how your system is operating. Maintaining your ductwork (also called your distribution system) is the key to bettering your indoor environment and system stability. Ductwork can be evaluated, cleaned and sealed to prevent airflow and quality issues. When you have your ductwork analyzed, be sure to use a professional trained and certified by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association.

Air Filtration
You can improve your indoor environment and breathe cleaner air by properly filtering your facility’s air of harmful particles. With the proper filtration, you can remove dirt, dust and debris from the air you breathe. It also reduces pollen and other allergens which can cause asthmatic attacks and allergic reactions. To see if your ventilation is working correctly, Blue Dot can test for excess levels of carbon dioxide, which is an indication of a contaminant due to ventilation issues.

Air Purification
Air purification removes the things a filter does not. Odors and gases, such as those found in chemicals of paints, carpets and other building materials (called volatile organic compounds or VOCs), are harmful to building occupants and need to be removed through air purification. As the concern for biological infectious agents grows, an air purification system used on a continuous basis can help prevent these type of potential problems. Contact Blue Dot for more information on air purification services.