Office of the Vice President for University Administration

The quality of indoor air directly impacts the health of employees and students. Indoor air pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing enough outdoor air into the building to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the building. Indoor air quality and ventilation guidelines have been developed and revised over the last several decades to satisfy the changing technology that controls air quality in homes and workplaces. Good indoor air quality enhances building occupant health and comfort, contributes to increased workplace productivity, and a general sense of well-being. This fact sheet will review existing campus policies, procedures, and potential IAQ problems.

EHS 402 - Indoor Air Quality Investigations
SPP 305 - Smoking

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Air Quality Guide , 1991
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/AIHA Standard Z9.5-2003 - Laboratory Ventilation

29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 1910.1000

Smoking is prohibited in enclosed ASU buildings, except in areas specifically designated and identified as smoking areas.
Smoking is prohibited in any areas where flammable gases, liquids, or other volatile materials are located or stored or in which a fire or safety hazard may exist.
All construction and major renovation work must comply with current building codes and adopted standards addressing adequate ventilation for the type and amount of occupancy planned.

Employees with an indoor air quality concern should submit an Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire to EH&S to initiate an investigation. EH&S will conduct an investigation in an effort to identify and mitigate an indoor air quality problem. Any reports generated in response to an investigation are sent to the concerned employee and their supervisor. EH&S works directly with Facilities Management to repair or remediate any deficiencies if the indoor air quality problem is attributed to the facility's heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system or another building system or condition. An EH&S IAQ Questionnaire needs to be completed in order to initiate an inspection.

Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire submitted to and maintained by EH&S
IAQ investigation results and reports maintained by EH&S
Building inspection and maintenance records

Mailing Address: PO Box 873804, Tempe, Arizona 85287-3804
Contact Email: EHS@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 965-1823
FAX: (480) 965-0736


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