Following the completion of the baseline IAQ audit, the IAQ manager or contractor documents the process and the findings of the audit in a written report. (See the Documentation Toolkit for an example of an IAQ audit report.)

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Following the completion of the baseline IAQ audit, the IAQ manager or contractor documents the process and the findings of the audit in a written report. (See the Documentation Toolkit for an example of an IAQ audit report.)

When the IAQ manager or contractor identifies issues requiring a capital investment, the problems do not have to be fixed immediately. However, the project team is responsible for providing a timeline and plan to address when and how the issues will be ad

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When the IAQ manager or contractor identifies issues requiring a capital investment, the problems do not have to be fixed immediately. However, the project team is responsible for providing a timeline and plan to address when and how the issues will be addressed.

On completing the audit, the IAQ manager or contractor reviews the findings to identify problems that can be remedied at no cost. All of these issues must be remedied within 60 days of completion of the audit (the LEED Reference Guide says remedies must b

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On completing the audit, the IAQ manager or contractor reviews the findings to identify problems that can be remedied at no cost. All of these issues must be remedied within 60 days of completion of the audit (the LEED Reference Guide says remedies must be “prompt,” but the LEED Online submittal is more specific). For all problems requiring capital investments, the IAQ manager or contractor should work with the building managers to establish a plan (timeline and funding) for remedying these issues.

The indoor space portion highlights general conditions, such as: Air quality and flowThermal comfortLighting qualityAcousticsHumidityWater intrusion and microbial or mold growthFloor and ceiling qualityFurnishings.

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The indoor space portion highlights general conditions, such as:

Air quality and flow
Thermal comfort
Lighting quality
Acoustics
Humidity
Water intrusion and microbial or mold growth
Floor and ceiling quality
Furnishings.

The HVAC component of the baseline audit will most likely be the lengthiest and addresses:The mixing plenum and dampers in AHUsFiltersCooling coils and condensate pans in AHUsMechanical roomAir ducts and air plenumsDiffusers, grilles, and registersFans an

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The HVAC component of the baseline audit will most likely be the lengthiest and addresses:

The mixing plenum and dampers in AHUs
Filters
Cooling coils and condensate pans in AHUs
Mechanical room
Air ducts and air plenums
Diffusers, grilles, and registers
Fans and fan chambers
Exhaust fans in special-use areas
Terminal boxes
Fan coil unit, unit ventilator and induction units
Boiler
Chiller
Condensing equipment (cooling tower)
Elevator and stairwells
Air compressor and pneumatic system.

The portion of the baseline audit dedicated to the building exterior focuses on: identifying flaws in the building shell;problems with outdoor air intakes and dampers in air handling units (AHUs);and odors or pollutants emitted from outdoor sources.

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The portion of the baseline audit dedicated to the building exterior focuses on:

identifying flaws in the building shell;
problems with outdoor air intakes and dampers in air handling units (AHUs);
and odors or pollutants emitted from outdoor sources.

IAQ audit forms can be customized to fit the project building’s systems and needs. The I-BEAM audit is well-suited to a wide variety of buildings and at most, IAQ managers will need to minimally tailor the forms.

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IAQ audit forms can be customized to fit the project building’s systems and needs. The I-BEAM audit is well-suited to a wide variety of buildings and at most, IAQ managers will need to minimally tailor the forms.

The audit criteria listed on the baseline IAQ form provided in the Documentation Toolkit are adopted directly from the most relevant I-BEAM forms. Some mechanical inspections recommended by I-BEAM are covered in the building’s preventive maintenance progr

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The audit criteria listed on the baseline IAQ form provided in the Documentation Toolkit are adopted directly from the most relevant I-BEAM forms. Some mechanical inspections recommended by I-BEAM are covered in the building’s preventive maintenance program for EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment and IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance, and it will not be necessary to duplicate this effort in the IAQ audit.

After completing the education modules, the IAQ manager or contractor conducts the IAQ audit, using the baseline IAQ audit form (see Documentation Toolkit) to guide the audit and track IAQ issues observed throughout the building.

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After completing the education modules, the IAQ manager or contractor conducts the IAQ audit, using the baseline IAQ audit form (see Documentation Toolkit) to guide the audit and track IAQ issues observed throughout the building.

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