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Indoor air quality guidelines

See various guidelines and resources for indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Schools

Improper chemical storage or usage 
Open DOCX file, 198.58 KB,  Proper Use and Storage of Chemicals in Schools to Protect Public Health (English, DOCX 198.58 KB)
EPA - Practical Actions for Reducing Exposure to PCBs in Schools and Other Buildings 
High Performance Schools in Massachusetts (NEEP) 

Comfort and IAQ

Open DOCX file, 460.54 KB,  Methods for Increasing Comfort in Non-Air-Conditioned Schools (English, DOCX 460.54 KB)
EPA - Use and Care of Home Humidifiers 
Massachusetts law about winter heating 

Guidance for chemicals

Open DOCX file, 79.95 KB,  Clean Air is Odor-free: Removing Fragrances to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Offices (English, DOCX 79.95 KB)
Open RTF file, 761.97 KB,  Investigating Odor Complaints Related to Nail Salons (English, RTF 761.97 KB)
Open DOCX file, 115.19 KB,  Radon Fact Sheet - English (English, DOCX 115.19 KB)

Mold and moisture

Guidance Regarding Testing for Mold in Water-Damaged Public Buildings 
Indoor Plants and Indoor Air Quality 
Preventing mold growth in Massachusetts schools during hot, humid weather 
Quick Reference: Water Damage Response in Buildings 
Remediation and prevention of mold growth and water damage in public schools/buildings to maintain air quality 
Use of moisture measuring devices for evaluating water damage in buildings 
Ice Dams (DOER) 

Pests

Bed bug protocol for public buildings and other non-residential settings 
Bird waste 

Other topics

Construction/renovation generated pollutants in occupied buildings 
EPA - Technologies for Legionella Control in Premise Plumbing Systems 
MDEP - Asbestos Information and Resource Guide 

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