The CIE course covers a wide range of topics related to IAQ contaminants, health effects, building science, HVAC, equipment, assessments, standards, and remediation.
Course Outline:
IAQ CONTAMINANTS AND HEALTH EFFECTS
- Sick Building Syndrome
- Building Related Illness
- Dose Response
- Microns
- Taxonomy
- Ecology
- Mold
- Mold Spores
- Common Mold Types
- Health Effects of Mold
- Dampness and Health
- Bacteria
- Legionella
- Tuberculosis
- Viruses
- Allergens
- VOCs
- VOC Sources
- Common VOCs
- Reducing VOCs
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
- Radon
- Particulate
- Carbon Monoxide
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
- IAQ Problems
- Controlling IAQ Problems
- Air Pressure
- Pressurization
- Causes of Pressurization
- Stack Effect
- Psychrometrics
- Air Infiltration
- Vapor Diffusion
- Condensation
- Building Security
HVAC
- Intro to HVAC
- Control of Contaminants
- Problem Areas
- Air Distribution Systems
- VAV Problems
- Ductwork
- Humidity Control
- Ventilation
- Outdoor Air Intakes
- Ventilation Effectiveness
- Filtration
- Filter Efficiencies
- Filter Replacement
- Electronic Air Cleaners
- Gas Phase Filtration
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Inspections
EQUIPMENT AND ASSESSMENTS
- Assessments
- Gathering Information
- Walk Through Inspections
- Instrumentation
- Indicator Measurements
- Assessing Ventilation
- CO2 and Ventilation
- Assessing Pressurization
- Assessing Surface Moisture
- Infrared Thermography
- Mold Sampling
- Air Sampling
- Viable Air Sampling
- Spore Trap Sampling
- Interpreting Air Samples
- Pump Calibration
- Surface Sampling
- Dust Sampling
- Other Mold Sampling
- Conditions During Sampling
- Assessing Particulate Matter
- Assessing VOCs
GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- ASHRAE 62.1 Scope
- 62.1 Definitions
- 62.1 Acceptable IAQ
- 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure
- 62.1 IAQ Procedure
- 62.1 Outdoor Air Requirements
- 62.1 Equipment Requirements
- 62.1 Operations and Maintenance
- ASHRAE 55
- 55 Air Speed
- 55 Measurements
- Exposure Guidelines
- MSDSs
- ACAC Code of Conduct
REMEDIATION
- Purpose of Mold Remediation
- Remediation Qualifications
- Communication
- Water Damage
- Structural Drying
- Engineering Controls
- Isolation
- Pressure Differential
- Air Changes
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Respirators
- Cleaning vs. Removal
- Hard Surfaces
- Porous Surfaces
- Disposal
- Controlling and Preventing Mold
- Antimicrobial Use
- Antimicrobial Nomenclature
- Antimicrobials Precautions
