Environmental solutions for buildings and premises

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDINGS AND PREMISES (QAI)

Contaminants in air pipes can range from dust to leaves and mould, creating a perfect environment for the reproduction of biological pollutants, because of the closed spaces, constant temperature, humidity and dirt as nutrients. 

The main parameters to be measured in a Quality Assurance Inspection (QAI) in interiors are:

• Temperature and relative humidity. Thermal comfort.

• Carbon dioxide. Level of ventilation.

• Carbon monoxide.

• Suspended particulate matter (PM10 gravimetric analysis and recount)

• Bacteria in suspension

• Fungi in suspension

• Lighting

• Noise

• Electromagnetic and electric fields

• Static electricity

• Formaldehyde

• Ozone

• VOCs

• Fibres in suspension

• Smells

• Other gases

PHS SAHICASA develops prevention and control plans for the quality of indoor air, proposing measures against focuses of contamination and evaluating the air conditioning systems.

• Certification of buildings and installations: in keeping with valid UNE REGULATIONS

• Initial diagnosis of the quality of the indoor environment.

• Inspection, management and corrective measures.

• Determination of the emission of components that are harmful for health into the air.

• Introduction of good practices into the cleaning programmes.

• PHS SAHICASA identifies the aspects or elements that interact with the Quality of Air in Interiors:

  • Location of the building

  • Uses, activities and distribution of the building

  • Construction materials

  • Installations in the building:

  • air conditioning

  • water systems

  • public health

  • Fuel tanks

  • communication between floors

  • electricity and telecommunications

  • parking area

  • Warehouses and rooms for special uses

  • Maintenance of the building

  • Remodelling of the building

  
  

PHS SAHICASA will design a periodical Control Plan which will include at least a revision and maintenance programme, cleaning and disinfection, analytical control, vector control, control of suppliers, procedures, protocols and training of workers.

The initial diagnosis will include a microbiological control which will allow the existing contamination to be evaluated and the drawing up of a report referring to the levels of pollution.

The correct hygienisation of the parts of the air conditioning/ventilation systems is also recommended (air treatment unit- ATU) as this will create significant benefits from the point of view of energy-saving