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Indoor Air Quality Analysis and Investigation

On average, north Americans spend about 90 percent or more of their time indoors. Indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times higher, and occasionally more than 100 times higher, than outdoor levels.

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Nowadays, the air that we breathe contains foreign matters, such as organic and inorganic dusts, pollens, viruses, bacteria, mould, hydrocarbons, etc.

Respiratory disease and pulmonary deficiencies are becoming more and more current. In several cases, it is important to perform air quality sampling to determine the risk element and their toxicity level. Thus, once the cause is known, it is easier to find an efficient solution to the problem

All samples drawn are analyzed in ISO certified laboratories and approved by specialized air microbiologists

The general visit process for an air quality analysis consists of the following components :

General Information

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  • Address where inspection is to take place
  • Inspection date and time
  • Indoor and outdoor temperatures
  • Indoor and outdoor relative humidity
  • Construction year and type
  • Type of foundation
  • Presence of domestic pets

Evaluation

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  • Use of evaluation grids
  • General outlook of the house/building
  • Smells picked up upon arrival
  • General and specific room evaluation
  • Geographic location + drainage
  • Contaminants (air or surface) sampling and aspect evaluation
  • Type of ventilation (air exchange unit, VRC, etc.)
  • Evaluation of various contaminants such as:
  • Biological (bacteria, mould, yeast
  • Chemical (hydrocarbons, gas, etc.)
  • Physical (structure, humidity, etc.)
  • Photographs

Reporting and recommended improvement measures

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  • Revision of improvement measure list, when applicable
  • Outline of all noted details
  • Detailed results grid
  • Interpretation of results taking into consideration samples and analyses performed
  • Contaminant’s (air or surface) sampling and aspect evaluation
  • Health risk evaluation

To perform the various samplings, we use the following templates and equipment

  • Andersen Impactor
  • Portable RCS Biotest Unit
  • Contact gelose
  • Swab test for sampling
  • Direct material analysis (gypsum, wood, insulation material, etc.)
  • Whenever relevant, sediment deposit analysis

 

For any additional inquieries :Contact-us at 514-586-2287