Improving Indoor Air Quality in your Building
All buildings require constant maintenance and occasional repairs within their ventilation and fresh air system in order to maintain optimum indoor air quality.
Poor air quality negatively affects interactions and productivity in an indoor environment. When constructing commercial buildings, it is important to consider the health and comfort of employees and customers. Taking these safety precautions can prevent a number of health problems, costly repairs, workers’ compensation claims and potential litigation. If you plan to apply sealants in an occupied building, make sure to avoid careless construction practices like failing to clean up spilled adhesives and using improper ventilation.
HVAC systems that are malfunctioning will negatively affect air quality. A faulty heating and cooling system can cause a number of problems, but there are signs to watch for and steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.
To provide adequate outdoor ventilation, control odours, and reduce pollution that can lead to indoor air quality issues, commercial buildings must have properly functioning HVAC systems.
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This is why it’s important to check HVAC systems for signs of malfunction:
- Smells that are unusual. A building’s HVAC system is in need of repair or replacement if it emits metallic, oily, or pungent odours.
- Inability to maintain the right temperature. There is perhaps no greater indication of a malfunctioning HVAC system than this. Either the cooling system or the heating system is not working properly. The problem occurs most often with long-running systems, which struggle to maintain target temperatures.
- Insufficient ventilation. The purpose of HVAC systems is not just to regulate temperatures. They play a crucial role in ensuring that commercial buildings are adequately ventilated. In the absence of proper ventilation, there is a greater risk of air pollution.
- An increase in operating costs. HVAC systems need to operate efficiently. A high energy usage rate will probably reflect on the building’s energy bill if the system is using more energy than usual. It is a sign that the entire system should be examined for any problems.
To prevent and fix any of these issues a commercial building’s HVAC system may be experiencing, it is highly recommended that new constructions and renovations consult with a licensed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineer for regular maintenance and servicing.
Hiring an expert for this type of work will definitely save costs on the long term.
Sole Prince Engineering has the necessary knowledge to implement a thorough maintenance plan that will ensure optimal performance of your HVAC systems and install frequent inspections to help new and existing commercial building achieve excellent air quality through our HVAC systems.
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