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Describes a detailed investigation of the indoor air quality of a fully air conditioned eight-storey office/library building. the main purpose of the investigation was to causes of occupants' complaints, which included stuffy air, headaches, eye irritation, a decline in health and prolonged allergic reaction. Presents details of the study in two papers. Part 1 describes the test plan and procedures which, while developed specifically for this investigation, can be adapted for similar office building studies. Part 2 presents the study results and recommendations for remedial measures for this building. Notes that no further complaints have been received in over a year.

KEYWORDS: Indoor, air quality, offices, libraries, air conditioning, case studies, testing

Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, vol.97, pt. 2, Indianapolis, IN 1991