Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments
What is Required | What We Do | What You Can Expect | What is Indoor Air Quality
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When is it Required | Understanding the Risk | A Path to Resolution
Evaluating Indoor Environments for Health, Performance, and Compliance
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the condition of the air inside a building, specifically as it impacts the health, comfort, and productivity of occupants. Poor IAQ can arise from both environmental and mechanical sources and often goes unnoticed until symptoms emerge. Whether prompted by occupant complaints, proactive maintenance strategies, or environmental compliance needs, IAQ assessments are critical for understanding indoor environments and controlling potential risks. Champion Environmental Consulting provides IAQ evaluations designed to pinpoint air quality concerns, identify source issues, and that support building management decisions. Our assessments are data-driven, performed with calibrated instrumentation, and structured around established regulatory frameworks.
What is required
While IAQ assessments are not universally mandated, they are essential for specific facilities such as schools, healthcare settings, and commercial spaces where regulatory compliance, occupant safety, or operational performance are priorities. In some cases, IAQ testing is required for LEED® certification credits or in response to formal complaints under OSHA. Proper IAQ assessments must be conducted by trained professionals using calibrated equipment and laboratory-supported analysis where necessary. Comprehensive testing provides results that can be used for compliance, documentation, or corrective action planning.
What We Do at Champion Environmental
Champion Environmental offers full-service IAQ evaluations.
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Our IAQ services include:
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Indoor air sampling for contaminants such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Carbon Dioxide (COâ‚‚), and Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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Measurement of relative humidity, temperature
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Mold spore and fungal presence sampling and analysis
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Supplemental testing for formaldehyde, silica dust, radon, and airborne asbestos (as project conditions warrant)
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Surface sampling and analysis where necessary
Each assessment is designed to uncover not only symptoms but root causes, ensuring facility managers and building owners receive clear, actionable guidance.
What You Can Expect
Our IAQ assessment process is detailed, structured, and aligned with best practices for indoor environmental evaluation.
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You can expect:
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A pre-assessment consultation to define objectives and critical spaces
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On-site sampling using professional-grade instruments and protocols
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Lab analysis for samples requiring detailed chemical or biological breakdown
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A final IAQ report detailing measured parameters, threshold benchmarks, identified concerns, and prioritized recommendations for corrective action
Champion Environmental ensures that findings are clearly explained, with practical solutions—not generic reports—delivered at project closeout.
What is Indoor Air Quality?
Indoor Air Quality encompasses common airborne elements within a building that affect occupant health and system performance. Contaminants may originate from building materials, equipment emissions, HVAC system deficiencies, or external environmental factors.
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Key contributors to poor IAQ include:
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Insufficient ventilation or outside air intake
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Mechanical failures within HVAC distribution systems
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Moisture intrusion leading to microbial growth
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Emissions from adhesives, finishes, and building furnishings
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Accumulated particulates, allergens, or gases
IAQ issues can evolve slowly, often without visible symptoms, underscoring the importance of routine assessment and monitoring.
​Air quality within a structure can deteriorate due to a variety of factors—some related to the building envelope, others related to mechanical systems. Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to health symptoms, productivity loss, or formal regulatory violations in certain occupancy types (e.g., schools, labs, healthcare). Poor IAQ doesn’t always present obvious signs. In many facilities, conditions degrade slowly over time, and occupant tolerance masks underlying system failure. A proper IAQ investigation provides objective data to understand these factors and intervene before damage or risk escalates.
IAQ evaluations are critical under several conditions:
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Prior to building occupancy, particularly in new construction or renovations
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In response to occupant complaints about odors, discomfort, or health symptoms
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As part of LEED® certification for Indoor Environmental Quality credits
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Following water intrusion, flooding, or mold remediation
Regular assessments also support long-term building maintenance, helping facility owners proactively manage occupant comfort and operational efficiency.
When IAQ Assessments Are Needed
Understanding the Risk
Poor indoor air quality can have serious impacts on occupant health, especially in vulnerable populations such as children, elderly individuals, and those with respiratory conditions. Symptoms linked to poor IAQ include headaches, fatigue, respiratory irritation, and long-term cognitive or physical effects.
Identifying and addressing air quality concerns before they escalate is both a protective measure and a strategic investment in facility management.
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Champion Environmental delivers IAQ evaluations that balance scientific rigor with real-world practicality. Our reports offer clear results, thorough analysis, and specific steps for remediation or optimization. If you suspect an indoor air quality issue—or if your facility demands formal IAQ documentation—Champion Environmental is ready to assist.
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Request an IAQ evaluation or schedule a consultation today.
We are committed to helping you achieve healthier buildings, better performance, and long-term risk management.
A Path to Resolution