Abstract
Serious indoor air quality problems occur in about 30% of new or renovated buildings. This study aimed to investigate real-time concentration of selected indoor pollutants in a several times renovated school with reported health symptoms. The study was carried out in 6 classrooms during summer holiday 2015. The total volatile organic compound (TVOC), formaldehyde, particulate matter PM2,5 and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations were low: <200 µg/m³, <20 µg/m³, <5 µg/m³ and <500 ppm, respectively. The temperature and relative humidity were: 19-26°C and 30-60 %RH. No significant correlation was found between health symptoms and collected data. However the constant emission of formaldehyde in the sports hall is suspected to be a possible threat for children, as respiratory rate is higher during practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sisäilmastoseminaari 2016, Helsinki, 16.03.2016 |
| Publisher | Sisäilmayhdistys ry |
| Pages | 391-396 |
| Volume | 34 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-952-5236-44-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Mar 2016 |
| MoE publication type | D3 Professional conference proceedings |
| Event | Sisäilmastoseminaari - Messukeskus, Helsinki, Finland Duration: 16 Mar 2016 → 16 Mar 2016 |
Seminar
| Seminar | Sisäilmastoseminaari |
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| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 16/03/2016 → 16/03/2016 |