Controlling Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings

It’s often overlooked, but poor indoor air quality is a major occupational health hazard in Buford, GA and across the country. In fact, up to 30 percent of commercial buildings have poor enough air quality to cause sick building syndrome. Many others may have latent IAQ-related issues that have simply gone unnoticed. Fortunately, there’s much you can do to prevent your commercial space from becoming another statistic. Here are the three key tactics for treating and preventing commercial air quality issues.

Practice Source Control

The first step in alleviating air quality problems is mitigating the sources of pollution. Common sources of indoor pollution include cleaning products, office equipment, material off-gassing, and biological particulates. All of these can be controlled and reduced, but identifying the sources of your air quality issues can be difficult. A professional can help you better understand the nature of your air quality problem and what may be causing it.

Utilize Filtration

Once you’ve identified where the contaminants are coming from, the next step is removing them from the air. Air cleaners are highly effective at removing particulates and most other types of pollutants. Commercial air filtration systems employ advanced filters and high airflow rates to remove up to 99.99 percent of particulate matter. It’s also important to schedule routine commercial HVAC services to ensure your filtration system is always operating at peak effectiveness.

Improve Ventilation

Poor ventilation is one of the biggest contributors to poor indoor air quality in commercial buildings. A healthy ventilation system should vent polluted air outdoors while bringing in enough fresh outdoor air to replace it. This ensures a steady flow of clean air and prevents the indoor air from becoming too stagnant. It also helps to keep humidity levels at a safe and comfortable level. Commercial HVAC services professionals can test your building’s airflow and, if necessary, recommend effective solutions to improve ventilation.

It’s important to act quickly if you suspect your business has air quality problems. To learn more, explore Zack Hammonds A/C Heating Refrigeration’s indoor air quality services or call (770) 661-0334 to speak with a representative.