Thursday, August 13, 2009

Indoor Air Quality Testing for LEED Certification

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the U.S. Green Building Council’s program for green building design, construction, operation and maintenance. This certification program provides third-party verification that energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and resource conservation are optimized.

The Indoor Environmental Quality category of the LEED certification program awards points for measuring and improving indoor air quality and considers the impact of temperature, humidity and airborne contaminants.

Air Matters LLC uses advanced equipment and methods to provide indoor air quality services that assist our clients in meeting LEED Certification or Re-certification criteria:

Documentation of Data
  • Visual inspection of physical condition of premises with deficiencies noted
  • Temperature and relative humidity readings recorded using an A.W. Sperry Hygrometer, Model STK-3026RH
  • Electronic moisture level detection readings recorded using a GE Surveymaster Protimeter Dual-Function Moisture Meter, Model BLD5360
  • Indoor air quality sampling using high volume air pump and Air-O-Cell cassettes
  • A minimum of two indoor affect samples and two outdoor baseline samples to ensure adequate comparison and data analysis
  • Written report including copy of laboratory analysis

Professional Qualifications

  • Testing services performed by engineer with over 22 years of experience
  • Sampling conducted according to American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) Bioaerosol Guidelines
  • Laboratory facility used for sample analysis is EMLAP and IHLAP certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association

Pricing Information

Package prices start as low as $399. A number of preferred pricing options are also available to our clients based on the number of suites or buildings tested and the frequency of services required. A written proposal will be provided to best address the needs of each individual client organization. Contact us today for more information!

Air Matters has performed mold inspection and testing services in the Raleigh NC area since 2002. The owner, Renee Ward, has over 22 years of safety and environmental experience and holds both her Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in engineering. Renee is also a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the American Indoor Air Quality Council. Contact Air Matters at (919) 870-6748.