HVAC- Ductwork Mitigation: How Clean Is Clean?
By: Mark D. Wozniak, Vice President, Pure Air Control Services

Contact:

Mark D. Wozniak

(800) 422-7873, ext 603

mdwozniak@PureAirControls.com

In prior editions of The IEQ REVIEW, specific reference has been made to identify the cause and effect of poor Indoor Air Quality. This article seeks to introduce management strategies in dealing with poor Indoor Air Quality, specifically, HVAC and Ductwork Mitigation (Decontamination) strategies. Following a few simple steps may lead not only to the achievement of a successful IAQ Mitigation project, but the avoidance of blindly stepping into an IAQ quagmire.

Objectives Defined:
The success of any project management begins with the planning and preparation phase. A first step in assuring the successful completion of an HVAC - Ductwork Mitigation project begins by defining the Scopes of the project. Quite often this is presented in the form of a set of specifications. Depending on the complexity of the project, a Request for Qualification (RFQ) may be issued. Through this process, insight may be gained in determining if the nature and objectives outlined for the project are attainable. For example, the respondents to an RFQ generally are quick to point out deficiencies presented in the RFQ package. Nevertheless, the input of knowledgeable third parties (those bidding on the project) can be an invaluable tool to properly defining the objectives of the Mitigation process.

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http://www.pureaircontrols.com/vol1iss6.htm#ductwork