In the report Guideline for Good Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) (1996) set the guideline to improving indoor air quality into 2 main factors: The design and construction of the ventilation systems in the building. The ministry states that the materials used in Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation(ACMV) should be free from any contamination, so that air supplied to the space is not polluted. The ministry explains that the air duct for taking in outdoor air should be design in area where the air is least likely to be polluted. Furthermore, careful examinations will be done by professionals to ensure systems are up to standard throughout all phases of construction. The ACMV systems should be constructed in a way such that different part of the rooms should be able to isolate from each other to prevent any spread of pollutant. The ministry further imply that main components of the ACMV system should be designed in an easily reached position so that the maintenance team can perform their tasks in a safe manner.
Thesis: Taking into account of construction and design for ACMV system, MOE provides a comprehensive guideline to allow engineers to thoroughly check through all aspects of the system's design, as well as ensuring the ACMV systems are up to standard from the beginning to the end of the construction. However, it did not include other factors including the type of furniture the tenants are bringing in. Certain factors like types of paint used, and using of chemical for household purposes in the building also contribute to the IAQ within the building. Therefore these factors should be considered in order to provide a more comprehensive IAQ assessment.
European Commission. (2007). Opinion on risk assessment on indoor air quality. Retrieved, September 27, 2018, http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/committees/04_scher/docs/scher_o_055.pdf
Singapore Ministry of the Environment. (1996). Guidelines for Good Indoor Air Quality in Office Premises. Retrieved, September 24, 2018, from https://www.bca.gov.sg/greenmark/others/NEA_Office_IAQ_Guidelines.pdf
United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2014). Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality. Retrieved, September 27, 2018, https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-08/documents/sec_2.pdf
Edited: 28 Sep.
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