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IAQA 2017Annual MeetingJanuary 30 – February 1, 2017 | Las Vegas, NV

Welcome from the President

Hi, I’d like to begin by thanking the Association membership and Board of Directors for

allowing me to serve as President and be a part of an organization that not only gives

knowledge back, but allows friendships to be created within the industry. I’m truly following

in the footsteps of some great industry leaders. I am very proud to be your President and will

continue to work on behalf of our members and industry partners.

Thank you for attending the Indoor Air Quality Association’s 20th Annual Meeting. On behalf of the IAQA Staff

and Board of Directors, I welcome you to Las Vegas and Caesars Palace. This year, we have an exceptional

technical program, complete with a diverse collection of technical sessions. At our Meeting, you will experience

a combination of networking and educational opportunities, along with access to the AHR Expo.

This year, we celebrate our 20th year as an Association and our second year as an ASHRAE affiliate. Our

relationship with ASHRAE has already produced many opportunities for collaboration, including the possibility

for our members to serve on new and existing joint initiatives like ASHRAE’s Research Administration

Committee and the ASHRAE IAQ Conference. The new Convention co-location offers IAQA Annual Meeting

attendees access to the AHR Expo that includes the IAQA Pavilion. I encourage you all to visit the AHR Expo

and the expanded IAQA Pavilion. We wouldn’t be able to produce this exceptional program were it not for the

generosity and support of our sponsors and the companies in the IAQA Pavilion at the AHR Expo.

The Technical Program features many diverse presentations designed to appeal to professionals from across

the indoor environmental community. We are excited to have several outstanding keynote speakers, including

Steven Caulfield of Turner Building Science & Design, LLC; Pawel Wargocki, PhD from the Technical University of

Denmark; and Bart Laemmel of B2 Building Science.

IAQA is honored to have a great Convention Committee led by Dr. Eva King. Under Dr. King’s leadership, the

Convention Committee members have worked tirelessly to maintain and enhance the technical quality of

the Convention. This year, they worked tirelessly to put together a program filled with high quality technical

and educational presentations that will surely capture the interest of all attendees. I would like to thank

the Committee for their efforts this year. Above all, I want to thank the chair, Dr. Eva King, for her time and

commitment to the Convention Committee.

I encourage you to take full advantage of the Meeting by attending the technical presentations, networking

with your colleagues, and visiting the AHR Expo to see the latest innovations and IAQ equipment.

In closing, I want to remind our members that there are several opportunities available throughout the year to

meet at your local IAQA Chapter events for education and networking with individuals within our industry.

Thank you all for attending!

John LapotairePresidentIndoor Air Quality Association

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Schedule at a Glance

Monday, January 30, 20177:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish

8:00 am – 10:50 am Presentations

11:00 am - 11:50 am Plenary

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Particles Plus Sponsored Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Presentations

2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Visit AHR Expo

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm IAQA Workshop

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception

Tuesday, January 31, 20177:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish



12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Provided by IAQA

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Annual Meeting of the General

Membership



3:30 pm – 5:30 pm IAQA Workshop

Wednesday, February 1, 20177:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish



12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch on your own



Board of Directors

John LapotairePresident

Bruce WhiteFirst Vice President

Eva KingVice President

Cole StantonVice President

Greg LongTreasurer

Derrick DenisDirector

Jay StakeDirector

Michael BowdoinDirector

S. Todd StevensDirector

Kent RawhouserImmediate Past President

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Kick off the 20th Annual Meeting by making your way to the Inaugural Welcome Reception!

Play casino favorites like Texas Hold ‘Em and Black Jack while enjoying a casual, vintage-Vegas inspired evening with friends. This event is free with your 3-Day Conference Registration.

Date: Monday, January 30th | Time: 6:30pm-8:00 | Where: Milano Ballroom I & II

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Registration HoursSunday, January 29th 7:00am – 5:00pm

Monday, January 30th 7:00am – 3:00pm

Tuesday, January 31st 7:00am – 3:00pm

Wednesday, February 1st 7:00am – 3:00pm

Speaker Check-In HoursSunday, January 29th 7:00am – 5:00pm




AHR Expo LocationLas Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

AHR Expo HoursMonday, January 30th 10:00am – 6:00pm



Caesars Palace Smoking PolicySmoking is prohibited in all non-gaming areas

of all Nevada casinos, including restaurants,

bathrooms, and meeting spaces. Smoking is

only allowed in the casino, as well as in the

smoking optional hotel rooms.

General Information

Continuing Education CreditsDuring this year’s Annual Meeting, earn

continuing education credits and/or hours

from these organizations: ACAC, InterNACHI,

NADCA, and NAFA. You can also earn

continuing education hours toward renewing

your Mold Assessor or Remediator license in

Florida. Please visit us online at

www.iaqa.org/iaqa2017/continuing-education

for additional information.

Session FeedbackAfter you have attended each session,

please take a moment to answer a few short

feedback questions.

To do so, go to the Agenda section of the

Annual Meeting app, select the session from

the list, and scroll to the bottom of that page.

There are two rating questions and two

comment questions for you to complete.




All shuttle service runs on 20-minute intervals.

The bus will depart from the Caesars Palace

Tour Lobby entrance located in the Forum

Casino between the Colosseum Gift Store

and Fizz Lounge. This area is across from the

Caesars Palace Food Court.

Shuttle Service to AHR Expo

See page 9 for the full Caesars Palace map.

Wi-Fi Access You can access the Wi-Fi with the following username

and password on your laptop or mobile device.

Username: IAQA2017 | Password: IAQA2017

Special Events

Particles Plus Sponsored LunchMonday, January 30th at 12pm | Milano Ballroom I & II

Join us for a lunch sponsored by Particles Plus, the Diamond Sponsor of the Annual Meeting.

Welcome ReceptionMonday, January 30th at 6:30pm | Milano Ballroom I & II

Kick off the 20th Annual Meeting by making your way to the Inaugural Welcome Reception! Play casino

favorites like Texas Hold ‘Em and Black Jack while enjoying a casual, vintage-Vegas inspired evening with

friends. This event is free with your 3-Day Conference Registration.

Meeting of the MembershipTuesday, January 31st at 1pm | Milano Ballroom I & II

Join us for IAQA’s Annual Meeting of the Membership where we will give an update on the Association and

a progress report on the strategic plan. The 2017 IAQA Hall of Fame inductees will also be announced. You

don’t want to miss this informative meeting on the future plans for the association! The Meeting will take

place during the lunch provided by IAQA.

Hall of Fame AwardsTuesday, January 31st at 1pm | Milano Ballroom I & II

In 2014, IAQA established a Hall of Fame to recognize individuals who have contributed to the advancement

of the science and public recognition of indoor air quality. Recipients of the Hall of Fame award are

individuals who, in the opinion of the President and Board of Directors, have a history of significant

contribution to the field of indoor air quality.

Caesars Palace Central Plant TourWednesday, February 1st at 1:30 pm | Caesars Tour Entrance

As famous as Las Vegas itself, Caesars Palace is the best-known casino resort in the world. What began as a

grand casino honoring the indulgent luxuries of ancient Rome has somehow evolved into something even more

spectacular. Take a look behind the scenes with a tour led by the Caesars Palace engineering team. Tour the

Central Plant and view the cooling towers, pumps, and chillers as well and a back-of-house view of the primary

air handlers and control systems. Visit the Registration Desk to sign up.

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As Chair of the Convention Committee, I warmly welcome you to the 2017 IAQA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV. As you will see from the program, we have prepared a

very diverse convention for you, and hope that you will enjoy what we have in store for you:

a great technical program, expo, and networking opportunities.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the members of the Convention Committee for their tireless

efforts in reviewing the many, many submissions we received this year, and for sourcing and selecting the best

content for our members. The key objectives of the Committee are to bring you the highest program quality, to

listen to our member’s wishes regarding content, and to respond to needs for technical content in the industry.

In fact, we received so many high-quality presentation submissions this year, that the Convention Committee

decided to add an unprecedented full forth track to our technical program! As a result, we have a high caliber

of technical content, including keynote addresses by Steven Caulfield, Dr. Pawel Wargocki, and Bert Laemmel;

three full-day and two half-day pre-conference workshops; and tracks focusing on Emerging Issues, IAQ

Around the World, Ventilation and Filtration, Government Affairs, Molds and Microbes, Building Science and

Materials, Occupational IAQ, Assessments, Healthy Homes, and more.

All presenters were strongly encouraged to make their slides and/or supporting materials available to

attendees, particularly as attendees may have to make choices as to which session to attend. In response to

direct requests, and in line with our desire to provide you with the best possible convention experience, we

are able to provide you with a memory stick that contains all the materials that presenters submitted to us for

distribution.

For the first time, IAQA attendees may also attend the entire technical program of the ASHRAE Winter

Meeting, which is located also at Caesar’s Palace, for a small additional registration fee. Please note that this

fee also provides attendees access to all technical presentations of the ASHRAE meeting via the ASHRAE

virtual conference, which would otherwise be available for purchase at a much higher price! We hope that you

take advantage of this great opportunity to learn and network.

IAQA has partnered with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). As an

attendee of the IAQA Annual Meeting, you are invited to attend AHR Expo educational program sessions

and encouraged to visit our exhibitors at the IAQA Pavilion on the show floor. These exhibitors will also

be prominently featured as part of the IAQA Welcome Reception on Monday evening that is open to all

attendees.

Thank you for attending!

Sincerely,

Eva King, MSc, PhD

Dear Friends and Colleagues,


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Monday, January 30th 11:00 AM-11:50 AM Building Science Pressure DiagnosticsTrack: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VI&VIISteven Caulfield, P.E., Turner Building Science & Design, LLC, Harrison, ME

Understanding pressure changes in a building is key to understanding a variety of indoor environmental issues, including

mechanical failures, pollutant sources and pathways, odors, moisture, airflow, ventilation, energy efficiency, and more. Attending

this program may not make you a building science expert, but it will increase your knowledge of one of the most critical physical

characteristics in buildings that impact both energy efficiency & IAQ.

Mr. Caulfield is the President of Turner Building Science & Design, based in Harrison, Maine and is also the current President of

the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council. He has over twenty-five years of experience in mechanical engineering, industrial hygiene

and indoor air quality studies. Steve received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford. He has designed,

commissioned, and retro-commissioned a wide variety of innovative and traditional energy efficient mechanical systems, solved

building science and air quality issues, and conducted a variety of testing in all kinds of buildings and situations.

Tuesday, January 31st 11:00 AM-11:50 AMIs CO2 a Pollutant or Merely Index of Indoor Air Quality?Track: Emerging IssuesRoom: Milano Ballroom VI&VIIPawel Wargocki, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Carbon dioxide (CO2) have since the 19th Century been used as an indicator of the efficiency of ventilation indoors and as the

index of indoor air quality. Recently published research suggests that levels of CO2 that have so far been considered as harmless

for humans can negatively affect performance of highly demanding cognitive tasks. Does it mean that we need to revise our

point of view on CO2? This talk will attempt to answer this question by reviewing the data on human physiology of CO2 and other

evidence on the effects of CO2 on health, comfort and cognitive performance.

Assoc. Prof. Pawel Wargocki received his PhD from the Technical University of Denmark, where he has been teaching and

performing research ever since. He has more than 20 years of experience in research on human requirements in indoor

environments. He is internationally known for his seminal work demonstrating that poor indoor environmental quality affects

performance of office work and learning. Other work influenced requirements for ventilation and air cleaning. Recent research

includes studies on emissions from humans including effects of exposure to CO2, on sleep quality and on performance of green

buildings. He was President and is a long-standing board member of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate

(ISIAQ), Vice President of Indoor Air 2008, and currently, he is the member of ASHRAE’s Research Administration Committee.

Wednesday, February 1st 11:00 AM-11:50 AMYou Keep Building ‘em… We’ll Keep Fixing ‘emTrack: Foundations for the IAQ ProfessionalRoom: Milano Ballroom VI&VIIBart Laemmel, B2 Building Science, Crested Butte, CO

A quick look into the world of a forensic carpenter working in an extreme climate at 9,000 ft. in the Colorado Rockies dealing with massive

temperature differentials, long winters, huge moisture drives and of course pot heads.

Bart Laemmel is the Owner of B2 Building Science in Crested Butte, Colorado, and the mountains beyond. He is a forensic carpenter with a

dangerous thirst for knowledge and storytelling. He has been performing accidental building science field research for the past 26 years and is

dedicated to bringing joy and integrity to the building industry.

Plenary Speakers


Monday, January 30, 2017

7:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish

Track Healthy Homes Business Filtration & Particles

Room Milano Ballroom V Milano Ballroom VIII Neopolitan Ballroom I & II Neopolitan Ballroom III & IV

8:00 am – 8:50 am

Healthy Home Assessments: Rapid,

Intuitive Visual Method of Risk Characterization in

Homes

Ryan Allenbrand, MS, CIEC,Kevin Kennedy, MPH, CIEC,

MS,and

Luke Gard, CIEC

Methods for Tracing Air in Buildings

Clifford Cooper, CIH

Entrepreneurial Expertise: Learning Launches for

Small Business Revenue Growth

Andrew King

Filtration Shoot-out: A Real-World Comparative Study of Five Building Filtration

Technologies in the World’s Most Challenging Conditions

Dongliang Shi

9:00 am – 9:50 am

Characterization and Mitigation of Smoke

Damage from Wildfires

Brad Kovar

Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Monitors

Jeremy Stamkos

Pathways that IAQA Members Can Get

Involved in ASHRAE Committees and Other

Opportunities

Claire Ramspeck

Airborne Fiberglass Particulates: A Growing

Problem for the Assessor and the Remediator

Maurice Baumand

Pepe Ramnath, PhD

10:00 am – 10:50 am

ASHRAE Description of Health-Relevant Indoor

Dampness

Lew Harriman

A Concrete Strategy for Protecting Young

Workers: How You Can Get Involved

Steven Lacey, AIHA

President

Here’s Your Job As CEO

Chuck Violand

It’s Not Always Mold! Using the Ultrafine (PTRAK)

Meter in Indoor Air Quality Assessments of Homes &

Offices

Michael Meyer, MS, CMI, AMRT

11:00 am – 11:50 amBuilding Science Pressure Diagnostics

Milano Ballroom VI & VIISteven Caulfield

12:00 am – 1:30 pmParticles Plus Sponsored Lunch

Milano Ballroom I & II

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Recent Developments in Healthy Housing: International WHO

Healthy Housing Guidelines, Ventilation &

Window Replacement and Implications of Flint for

Lead Poisoning Prevention

David Jacobs

Legionella: Water System Inspections, Sampling, and Risk

Management

Dale Walsh

10 Best Practices from the World’s Most Demanding IAQ Market That You Can

Apply to Your Business

Graeme McLeish

Classifying Indoor Spaces with ISO 14644 for IAQ Evaluations

W. Elliott Horner, PhD,Pat Mason Fritz, MEng

andNate Sanders, CIH

2:30 pm – 6:00 pmVisit AHR Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

3:30 pm – 5:30 pmWorkshop: IAQ Investigation Methods

Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIClifford Cooper, CIH

6:30 pm – 8:00 pmWelcome Reception Milano Ballroom I & II


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*Shuttle Schedule on page 26.

Tuesday, January 31, 20177:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish

Track Building Science Sampling Emerging IssuesMethods & Best Practices

for Contractors


8:00 am – 8:50 am

Cold Weather in a Hot, Humid Environment and

Other Insights into Forensic Assessments of Water

Vapor and Fungal Growth in the Built Environment

Jeremy D. Beagle, CMCC, CMC

Using a Rapid Bacteria Screening Method to

Assess Legionella Risk

Lisa Rogers

Respirable Silica Exposure Level Reductions – Effects in Construction, General

Industry and Beyond!

Bruce White

Evaluate or Verify? When, Why and How (PRE/PRV):

Recap of White Paper, S520-2015 and How a

Contractor Can Have a Better QC Program

Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP

and

Graham Dick, CR, CMP,

AHERA

9:00 am – 9:50 am

Water Damaged Particle Board Cabinets: Duration

of Loss

Ralph Moon

Sample “Outside the Box”

Jeffrey C. May, MA, MS,

CIAQP

Case Study: Legionella Outbreak at San Quentin

Prison

Franco Seif

Proper Process or Perish: A Panel Discussion Regarding

RRP Compliance in the Restoration Industry

Eva M. King, MSc, PhD,T. Joel Loving,

andJohn Kevin Moore

10:00 am – 10:50 am

Mold Assessment in Accordance with the ASTM

D7338

John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

and

Lydia Lapotaire

Using ATP to Assess Cleanliness of Personal

Items Following Transportation Accidents

Joe Spurgeon, PhD

Smart Buildings, Smart Wellness – “Wireless IAQ

Sensors, Cloud Monitoring, and Smart Buildings –

How to Apply the Latest Technology”

Tom Watson

5 Factors Impacting Insurers & Contractors

Patricia Harman

11:00 am – 11:50 amIs CO2 a Pollutant or Merely Index of Indoor Air Quality?

Milano Ballrom VI & VIIPawel Wargocki, PhD

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLunch Provided by IAQA


1:00 – 1:30 pmMeeting of the Membership and Hall of Fame Award Presentation


1:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Visual Moisture Assessment: ASTM

Standard Guide

Dale Walsh

Wild Fires and IAQ, Health and Safety

Donald Weekes, CIH, CSP,

Graham Dick, CR, CMP,

AHERA,

and

Christine Lorenzo, CIH

Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring for Medical and

Educational Institutions

Jim Akey

Ebola, Tuberculosis, West Nile, MRSA, C Diff: Working

and Collaborating with Health Departments, Industrial Hygienists,

Medical Officers, Infection Prevention Professionals and Emergency Planners

Samuel J. Bergman, CR



3:30 pm – 5:30 pmWorkshop: Development of Sample Plans for Different Types of Projects

Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVConnie Morbach


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Wednesday, February 1, 20177:00 am – 8:00 am Networking Coffee and Danish

Track Government Affairs Mold & Microbes Ventilation


8:00 am – 8:50 am

Regulation of Air Quality in Enclosed Sports Arenas

John Olsonand

Kelly Smeltzer

Mold Growth Indoors: Update on Responses,

Effects, Management and Assessment

David Miller, PhD, W.

Elliott Horner, PhD, Kevin

Kennedy, MPH, CIEC, MS,

Carl Grimes, HHS, CIEC

The Practical Application of ASHRAE Residential

Ventilation Standard 62.2

Paul Francisco

Restoring Energy Efficiency through HVAC Air Distribution System

Cleaning

Dan Stradford

9:00 am – 9:50 am

Legislation/Government Affairs Session

Cole Stanton

Balanced Ventilation Systems: Designed,

Energy Efficient and Well Distributed or Can We Live

Healthy without Good Lungs?

Kurt Johnson

What Stinks? Sourcing Indoor Air Quality

Complaints

Mona Shum

10:00 am – 10:50 am

How Remediation Engineering Controls

Affect Particulate Reduction and Other IEQ Parameters: Research to

Practice

Joseph Hughes, CIEC

Mold Sampling and Analysis Standards: Look

Ma They Do Exist!

Dale W. Walsh

Ventilation Rehabilitation in Existing Buildings.

Innovations Spark New Trend In NYC Building

Retrofitting

Neal Walsh

VOC and Particulate Data – a More Comprehensive View

of IAQ

Alice E. Delia, PhD

11:00 am – 11:50 amYou Keep Building ‘em… We’ll Keep Fixing ‘em

Milano Ballrom VI & VII Bart Laemmel

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLunch on your own

Caesars Palace has several different restaurant options and a food court.

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Issues and Requirements for Natural Inlet Air for Mechanical Ventilation Systems in Increasingly

Airtight Homes

Mike Reeves

Evaluation of Five Antifungal Agents Used in Remediation Practices

Against Six Common Indoor Fungal Species

Brad Kovar

Infiltration: How Seemingly Innocuous Building

Exhausts Can Affect IAQ

Martin Stangl

Evaluation of Visible Light Responsive Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) Building

Materials for Indoor Volatile Organic Compounds

(VOCs) Removal

Lexuan Zhong




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Monday, January 30, 2017 8:00 AM-8:50 AM

Healthy Home Assessments: Rapid, Intuitive Visual Method of Risk Characterization in HomesTrack: Healthy HomesRoom: Milano Ballroom VKevin Kennedy, Member IAQA1, Ryan Allenbrand, MS, CIEC, Member IAQA1 and Luke Gard, Member IAQA1, (1)Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, MOHealthy Home Assessments can be time consuming and challenging to perform because of the difficulty in identifying and

prioritizing home environmental risks. Come and hear about an extremely innovative, rapid assessment protocol that is easy to learn,

and allows you to score and rate home exposure risks quickly so you can communicate effectively with your clients. The system also

lets you communicate what’s both in good condition in a home and what a client should address quickly to minimize harm.

Methods for Tracing Air in BuildingsTrack: Monday Track 2Room: Milano Ballroom VIIIClifford Cooper, CIH, The Vertex Companies Inc., Kingston, NYSometimes we want to know where the air comes from and where it goes in a building. This presentation will review how air

moves in indoor spaces and some of the reasons for testing, and will identify some of the field tools that can be used to track and

measure airflow in buildings. We’ll specifically review the physics of air movement in buildings and examine the test equipment

that can be used to determine the direction of air flow and track movement, and calculate using the data to characterize the

measurements in the space. The presentation includes several case studies.

Entrepreneurial Expertise: Learning Launches for Small Business Revenue GrowthTrack: BusinessRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIAndrew King, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VAThis session will introduce the concept of the Learning Launch, a framework of specific activities that help managers run smart

and affordable experiments on new service and product offerings. Examples of specific tools include: customer experience

mapping, problem patterning, reframing solutions, and achieving scale. Several case examples from both large and small service

companies highlight specific activities that managers can quickly emulate. At the end of the session, you will take away a number

of concrete and actionable steps that you can use immediately for finding new topline revenue opportunities.

Filtration Shoot-out: A Real-World Comparative Study of Five Building Filtration Technologies in the World’s Most Challenging ConditionsTrack: Filtration & ParticlesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVKimi Dongliang Shi, M.D., PureLiving China, Shanghai, ChinaIn the market saturated with filtration technologies all claiming impressive results, how does one make a decision best suited for

their building? This analysis indicates the real-world effectiveness of five different filtration technologies – polypropylene F7 bag

filters, electrostatic precipitators, bi-polar ionization, photocatalytic oxidation, and air scrubbing technology in Shanghai, China.


Characterization and Mitigation of Smoke Damage from WildfiresTrack: Healthy HomesRoom: Milano Ballroom VBrad Kovar, Member IAQA, Safeguard EnviroGroup, Inc., Glendora, CADevastating wildfires are becoming more common. The proliferation has captured national attention and has awakened the need

for a coherent multi-disciplinary approach to individual evaluation of smoke damage. IHs are commonly tasked to investigate the


Session Descriptions

impacts of smoke and assess the potential health risks and remedial measures. How do we overcome the major challenges facing

Hygienists in wildfire investigations? These challenges and more will be explored including the techniques available to IHs used

for assessing contamination and potential health impacts, analyzing available information, interpreting data and remediating a

structure that has potentially been impacted by a wildfire.

Real-Time Indoor Air Quality MonitorsTrack: Monday Track 2Room: Milano Ballroom VIIIJeremy Stamkos, Member IAQA, Eronmor, Melbourne, AustraliaThis presentation will provide detailed information on the latest emerging technology for continuous, affordable indoor air and

environmental quality monitoring technology. It will discuss how it is only a matter of time before a building or business will have

individuals monitoring the IAQ with these devices and potentially making the information publicly available. It will also highlight

the importance of understanding the accuracy and limitations of the technology in order to address future issues that may arise

from the building’s IAQ being made public.

Pathways that IAQA Members Can Get Involved in ASHRAE Committees and Other OpportunitiesTrack: BusinessRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIClaire Ramspeck, ASHRAE, Atlanta, GAASHRAE’s mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning to serve humanity and

promote a sustainable world. In support of that, ASHRAE has over 100 technical committees and 100 standards-writing

committees on numerous topics, indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal comfort, physiology and human environment, ventilation

requirements, mold and moisture control, and high-performance green buildings. ASHRAE also develops position documents

on topics such as airborne infectious diseases, IAQ, combustion and IAQ, and more. This session will address the multitude of

customizable options for an IAQA member to engage in these activities.

Airborne Fiberglass Particulates: A Growing Problem for the Assessor and the RemediatorTrack: Filtration & ParticlesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVMaurice Baum1 and Pepe Ramnath, PhD1, (1) Dove Environmental Labs, Miramar, FLThis study deals with where fiberglass inhalation case studies have indicated concerning “allergic” diseases and infection

causing illnesses that are aggravated by fiberglass inhalation. The study is well supported intricate methods of laboratory

identification. Proactive environmental controls and decontamination for the remediator are also addressed.

The presentation will also explore the following challenges facing our profession: a) the existence of numerous similar fibers that

may mask a slide and fool the inexperienced mycologist; and b) the lack of recognized laboratory standard or method other

than NIOSH 7400 designed for asbestos fibers.


ASHRAE Description of Health-Relevant Indoor DampnessTrack: Healthy HomesRoom: Milano Ballroom VLew Harriman, Member IAQA, Mason-Grant Consulting, Portsmouth, NHIn response to the ASHRAE Board-Approved Position Document on indoor mold, ASHRAE’s Tech Council authorized the creation

of a multidisciplinary task group (MTG) to develop a simple and inspectable description of dampness that is sufficient to increase

the probability of negative health effects. This presentation will summarize the recommendations of the task group report. The

information will be of interest to building owners, facility engineers, building managers and the independent IAQA professionals

who help owners and occupants deal with problems created by building dampness and indoor mold.



A Concrete Strategy for Protecting Young Workers: How You Can Get InvolvedTrack: Monday Track 2Room: Milano Ballroom VIIISteven Lacey, AIHA President, Ph.D., Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, INYoung workers are injured at twice the rate of adults, in part because of where they work, inexperience, and their ability navigate certain

situations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has partnered with the American Industrial Hygiene Association to

create a one-hour module designed to help practitioners talk to teens about hazard awareness and how to stay healthy and safe at work.

Here’s Your Job As CEOTrack: BusinessRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIChuck Violand, Violand Management Associates, North Canton, OHMany entrepreneurs struggle with knowing exactly what their jobs are as their companies grow. What tasks are they supposed

to be performing? How do they find meaning and value in their new roles? In the perfect world of a growing business, they would

move seamlessly from performing tasks, to supervising people, to managing processes, to leading their organizations. But it rarely

works that smoothly. This presentation details three key responsibilities of the CEO of small service-based businesses, and offers

suggestions on how they can maximize their performance to help sustain their company’s growth.

It’s Not Always Mold! Using the Ultrafine (PTRAK) Meter in Indoor Air Quality Assessments of Homes & OfficesTrack: Filtration & ParticlesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVMichael R. Meyer, Member IAQA, Mold Testing Services, LLC, Sioux Falls, SDOver the last sixteen years, MTS has performed mold & IAQ assessments at >3000 buildings. We include an ultrafine (PTRAK) meter

whenever collecting airborne mold tests. The ultrafine detects extremely fine particles (<0.1 micron). This can include vehicle exhaust,

cigarette smoke, etc. The health symptoms from mold can be similar to those from ultrafines. In many cases, we found no obvious

mold problem but did find high levels of ultrafines. Using the ultrafine meter, we have detected problems relating to electric heaters

(burning dust), gas fired heaters and dryers, cooking, cigarette smoke, outside pollution, copiers, ozone machines, etc.


Building Science Pressure DiagnosticsTrack: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VI & VIISteven Caulfield, P.E., Turner Building Science & Design, LLC, Harrison, MEUnderstanding pressure changes in a building is key to understanding a variety of indoor environmental issues, including

mechanical failures, pollutant sources and pathways, odors, moisture, airflow, ventilation, energy efficiency, and more. Attending

this program may not make you a building science expert, but it will increase your knowledge of one of the most critical physical

characteristics in buildings that impact both energy efficiency & IAQ.

Monday, January 30, 2017 1:30 PM-2:20 PM

Recent Developments in Healthy Housing: International WHO Healthy Housing Guidelines, Ventilation & Window Replacement and Implications of Flint for Lead Poisoning PreventionTrack: Healthy HomesRoom: Milano Ballroom VDavid Jacobs, Ph.D., National Center for Healthy Housing, Washington, DCThis presentation examines new developments in health housing, including new WHO international guidelines, a randomized trial of

two ASHRAE standards, a study of window replacement on health outcomes, and a new effort to end childhood lead poisoning.



Legionella: Water System Inspections, Sampling, and Risk ManagementTrack: Monday Track 2Room: Milano Ballroom VIIIDale W. Walsh, Walsh Certified Consultants, Inc., Las Vegas, NVLegionnaire’s disease is a Building Related Illness (BRI) that is occasionally encountered by indoor air quality professionals. An

outbreak can have a significant impact on the building operations. Different building types and systems incur different risks

for causing the Legionella bacteria to amplify in their water systems. The new ASHRAE standard will be discussed regarding

methods of prevention as well as the ASTM standard which provides standardized guidance on how to inspect water systems,

conduct water sampling, and establish methods to control contamination or prevent it in the future if it is not currently present.

10 Best Practices from the World’s Most Demanding IAQ Market That You Can Apply to Your BusinessTrack: BusinessRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIGraeme McLeish, PureLiving Solutions, Chengdu, ChinaChina holds the dubious distinction of being the global IAQ battlefield. But just as with medicine, real advances are made in time of

war. In this session, one of China’s most experienced IAQ veterans will share real-world lessons, drawn from the 600+ projects that

his team completed last year. Topics include: what PM filtration offers the best bang for buck; rogue sources of VOC pollution on a

construction site; best technologies for VOC remediation; why IAQ monitors let you perform better audits in a fraction of the time;

and how to evaluate the quality of IAQ monitors.

Classifying Indoor Spaces with ISO 14644 for IAQ EvaluationsTrack: Filtration & ParticlesElliott Horner, Ph.D., Member1, Pat Mason Fritz, M Eng2 and Nate Sanders, CIH3, (1)UL Environment, Marietta, GA, (2)New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, (3)Liberty Building Forensics Group, Zellwood, FLParticulate matter (PM) indoor air pollution causes major health problems, both in regions cooking with solid fuel and in post-industrial nations.

In post-industrial nations, measurement and acceptable levels are generally borrowed either from ambient or workplace standards, both

typically based on mass-concentration. Since health-based ambient PM limits were established in 1990, emphasis shifted from total suspended

particulates (100 micrometers) to PM10 to PM2.5 with a PM1 NAAQS currently being considered. In this range count is more practical and

relevant than mass as a concentration measure. The high rank classes of the ISO 14644 cleanroom standard serve this need well.

Monday, January 30, 2017 3:30 PM-5:30 PM

IAQ Investigation MethodsTrack: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIClifford Cooper, CIH, The VERTEX Companies Inc., Air Quality Services, Kingston, NYAn IAQ investigation site visit often begins with little or no information about the building or the issues that may be encountered,

other than, perhaps, someone has complained. What should you do in in a building IAQ investigation in terms pre-visit

preparation, personal safety, information gathering while on site, equipment, exit and post-visit procedures? We will review

common practices for preparing and carrying out building indoor air quality investigations and will discuss general best practices.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 8:00 AM-8:50 AM

Cold Weather in a Hot, Humid Environment and Other Insights into Foresnic Assess-ments of Water Vapor and Fungal Growth in the Built EnvironmentTrack: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VJeremy D. Beagle, CMCC, CMC, Member IAQA, GHD, Miami, FLThe phenomenon of water vapor movement in and out of a building can pose a significant challenge to an assessor or consultant



when forensically assessing water damage or fungal growth when a source is not evident. In many cases the causes are misdiagnosed,

and in terms of insurance coverage or for litigation purposes, can become very consequential. This presentation will outline the causes of

condensation resulting from HVAC and exhaust deficiencies, occupant preferences, and periods of uncommonly cold weather in a hot,

humid environment over several months. Case studies and scientific insight will highlight these diagnose of these conditions.

Using a Rapid Bacteria Screening Method to Assess Legionella RiskTrack: SamplingRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIILisa Rogers, Mycometer, Inc., Tampa, FLCurrent routine screening methods for Legionella like dip slides or HPC have proven unreliable and not predictive for

assessing risk. This presentation will introduce data to show how rapid screening can be predictive of locations likely to

contain legionella, can evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and significantly advance the response time during

outbreaks. International case studies, (Saudi Arabia, Denmark, and Australia) will demonstrate how an enzyme based rapid total

bacteria method was used for routine monitoring and an outbreak was tracked down and quickly mitigated. A description of the

technology and the data developed during the USEPA verification will be discussed.

Respirable Silica Exposure Level Reductions - Effects in Construction, General Industry and Beyond!Track: Emerging IssuesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIBruce White, Member IAQA, American Environmental Specialists, Huntington Beach, CAThe new Respirable Silica PEL’s (Permissible Exposure Limits) have now been promulgated into law by Federal OSHA. Along with

the changes comes compliance, containments, and cost increases, not to mention the potential for significant worker’s compensation

claims, loss of profitability, administrative burdens and a wave of litigation! Learn how to protect your company, clients, or workers.

Evaluate or Verify? When, Why and How (PRE/PRV): Recap of White Paper, S520-2015 and How a Contractor Can Have a Better QC ProgramTrack: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVGraham Dick, CR, CMP, AHERA1 and Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP2, (1)Genesis Restorations, Vancouver, BC, Canada, (2)Wonder Makers Environmental, Kalamazoo, MIWe believe there is still confusion in the IAQ community between consultants, contractors and the place and purpose of the PRE/

PRV. We will review the white paper and provide a copy to attendees. We will highlight pertinent points from the new S520-2015 and

finally we will lay out what a Quality Control program (in the context of PRE/PRV) looks like for both a consultant and a contractor

and provide a reference checklist to attendees. A short FAQ to follow.


Water Damaged Particle Board Cabinets: Duration of LossTrack: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VRalph Moon, Ph.D., GHD Services Inc., TAMPA, FLParticle Board Materials: Duration of Water Loss

Particle board materials can provide an effective tool to derive the duration of a water loss by measuring the thickness swell height

that is created when water is gradually absorbed along the vertical plane of a particle board panel. Duration of loss is a critical

question when conducting a water loss investigation on behalf of any party in an insurance claim. This presentation will outline the

variables that affect moisture absorption and offer techniques for a defensible opinion.



Sample “Outside the Box”Track: SamplingRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIJeffrey C. May, M.A., MS, CIAQP, Member, May Indoor Air Investigations LLC, Tyngsborough, MAThe presentation Sample “Outside the Box” will cover new ways for the IAQ professional to acquire information and will review some new and

somewhat unusual sampling techniques. Attendees will learn about some unique investigatory equipment, including some seemingly peculiar

gadgets. The discussion is based on Jeff May’s 25 years as an IAQ investigator and will include case studies and time for questions and answers.

Case Study: Legionella Outbreak at San Quentin PrisonTrack: Emerging IssuesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIFranco Seif, P.E., Clark Seif Clark, Inc., Chatsworth, CAThe summer of 2015, San Quentin Prison in northern California witnessed a Legionnaire’s disease outbreak. Clark Seif Clark, Inc. (CSC) was

retained to investigate the source of the outbreak, develop a remediation plan and a long-term maintenance procedure to prevent future

outbreaks. This case study covers CSC’s approach to the reported legionella outbreak, discuss epidemiological distribution, age distribution,

and go over the laboratory results, findings and conclusions. It also covers the remedial action taken at the source of the bacteria.

Proper Process or Perish: A Panel Discussion Regarding RRP Compliance in theRestoration IndustryTrack: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVEva M King, Ph.D., Member IAQA1, John Kevin Moore, Member IAQA2 and T. Joel Loving, Member IAQA3, (1)Indoor Biotechnologies Inc, Charlottesville, VA, (2)Weatherseal Insulation LLC, Charlottesville, VA, (3)TJL Environmental Health Consultants, Inc., Charlottesville, VAThis panel discussion addresses RRP/EPA Lead-safe compliance in residential restoration projects. The session is designed to

encourage audience participation. It combines the perspectives of a home owner, IEQ consultant and lead abatement contractor

involved in the aftermath of a non-RRP compliant disaster restoration project at an early 1900s farm house in Central Virginia.

There are compelling reasons for complying with existing regulations, and potential consequences for non-compliance are severe.


Mold Assessment in Accordance with the ASTM D733Track: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VJohn P. Lapotaire, CIEC1 and Lydia Lapotaire, CIEC, Member IAQA2, (1)Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS, Winter Springs, FL, (2)Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS, Orlando, FLThis course will help the participants understand what a mold assessment consists of in accordance with the ASTM D7338 Standard

Guide for Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings. Attendees will gain an understanding of the on-site inspection assessment for

fungal growth content that should be included in a mold assessment report – collection of background information, formulation of a

hypothesis/hypotheses, hypothesis testing, site documentation/written report and evidence based conclusions.

Using ATP to Assess Cleanliness of Personal Items Following Transportation AccidentsTrack: SamplingRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIJoe Spurgeon, PhD, Bayshore Environmental, Tifton, GAUS DOT regulations require personal items recovered from a transportation accident to be returned to the passenger or their

estate. Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP) was used to monitor the cleanliness of the items. Items were also sampled for culturable mold and

bacteria. The studies performed included the [1] efficacy of the various steps used in the processing of wet items; [2] variability between

duplicate RLU measurements on printed pages; [3] cleanliness of clothing items awaiting release after dry cleaning; [4] comparison of

cleanliness ranges for paper, cotton & wool, leather, and synthetics; and [5] comparison of ATP measurements and culturable fungi.



Smart Buildings, Smart Wellness - “ Wireless IAQ Sensors, Cloud Monitoring, and Smart Buildings - How to Apply the Latest Technology”Track: Emerging IssuesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IITom Watson, Member IAQA, PureLiving China, Shanghai, ChinaNew building certifications such as WELL, Living Building Challenge and RESET, are exploding in popularity because of their focus

on occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality, areas that are largely underemphasized by traditional certifications like

LEED and BREEAM. Traditionally, performance data has been gathered through spot testing, which suffers from not always being

representative. However, the advent of affordable and high quality sensors paired with internet-based monitoring platforms has

revolutionized the ability of IAQ professionals to track and improve building performance.

5 Factors Impacting Insurers & ContractorsTrack: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVPatricia Harman, Claims Magazine, Cockeysville, MDThe relationship between contractors and insurers is complicated at best, but there will be a number of changes in the insurance

industry that will provide some new opportunities for companies that know what to expect and are prepared to meet insurers’

needs. This presentation provides a unique perspective and valuable insight into some of the key factors facing the industry.


Is CO2 a Pollutant or Merely Index of Indoor Air Quality?Track: Emerging IssuesRoom: Milano Ballroom VI & VIIPawel Wargocki, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, DenmarkCarbon dioxide (CO2) have since the 19th Century been used as an indicator of the efficiency of ventilation indoors and as the

index of indoor air quality. Recently published research suggests that levels of CO2 that have so far been considered as harmless

for humans can negatively affect performance of highly demanding cognitive tasks. Does it mean that we need to revise our

point of view on CO2? This talk will attempt to answer this question by reviewing the data on human physiology of CO2 and other

evidence on the effects of CO2 on health, comfort and cognitive performance.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:30 PM-2:20 PM

Visual Moisture Assessment: ASTM Standard GuideTrack: Building Science & MaterialsRoom: Milano Ballroom VDale W. Walsh, Walsh Certified Consultants, Inc., Las Vegas, NVThe ASTM Visual Moisture Assessment (VMA) standard was developed to accompany Phase I Environmental Site Assessments when

properties are being evaluated for significant environmental problems. It has two user friendly checklists to evaluate past and present

moisture intrusion issues and building aspects that could lead to moisture intrusion. One checklist is for an interview of property

managers or owners knowledgeable about past and current moisture related issues. The other checklist is used to confirm the findings of

the interview and conduct a site reconnaissance to evaluate current conditions and conditions conducive to moisture intrusion.

Wild Fires and IAQ, Health and SafetyTrack: SamplingRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIDonald Weekes, CIH, CHP1, Graham Dick, CR, CMP, AHERA2 and Christine Lorenzo, CIH3, (1)InAIR Environmental Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada, (2)Genesis Restorations, Vancouver, BC, Canada, (3)Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Denver, CORestoring a home from wildfire contamination has several unique characteristics that differ significantly from a restorable fire

originating within the structure. Smoke, soot, ash and fire retardants present numerous hazards and exposures to cleaning crews.



Often, a false sense of security is provided by inadequate PPE and respiratory and contact exposures may cause significant

short and long term illness. Determining impact on the structure interiors caused by infiltration by thermal pressures leaving

contaminant reservoirs is critical to the success of the project. Other factors will be presented at the round table.

Comprehensive Air Quality Monitoring for Medical and Educational Institutions.Track: Emerging IssuesRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIJim Akey, Particles Plus, Inc., Stoughton, MACase study methodology and results of comprehensive air quality monitoring in medical and educational venues.

Ebola, Tuberculosis, West Nile, MRSA, C Diff: Working and Collaborating with Health Departments, Industrial Hygienists, Medical Officers, Infection Prevention Professionals and Emergency PlannersTrack: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVSamuel J. Bergman, CR, Rolyn Companies, Inc., Rockville, MDWhen responding to a reactive infection control event or a bio remediation event, established protocols, means and methods may or may

not have been pre-established. If they are not pre-established, then a remediation contractor may be called upon to help assist with creating

the necessary protocol, means, and methods to define clearance requirements, chain of command, client expectations, etc. It is imperative to

be prepared to respond (whether a real or perceived event) to any type of occupancy and to work alongside healthcare staff.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 3:30 PM-5:30 PM

Development of Sample Plans for Different Types of ProjectsTrack: Principles of Developing a Sample StrategyRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVConnie Morbach, Sanit-Air, Inc., Troy, MIMost of us have learned the hard way that attempting to make sense from samples that were collected because that’s the

way everyone does it is not only futile, but a waste of time and money. Sampling as part of a mold assessment should only be

conducted to answer a question that cannot otherwise be answered. Meaningful sampling as part of a mold assessment must

take into consideration: (1) what question needs to be answered; (2) what types of samples are needed to answer the question,

(3) how many samples are needed; and (4) how the sample results will be interpreted.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:00 AM-8:50 AM

Regulation of Air Quality in Enclosed Sports ArenasTrack: Government AffairsRoom: Milano Ballroom VKelly Smeltzer, Member IAQA1 and John Olson, Member1, (1)Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MNOutside of occupational safety standards, little regulatory attention has been paid to air quality and public health in enclosed sports

arenas (indoor ice arenas and motorsports facilities). Minnesota is one of the few states to establish air quality rules for indoor arenas

utilizing combustion powered equipment. Following a rule expansion and revision in 2013, the state tightened the acceptable air

quality standards and have seen a positive effect on the IAQ in sports arenas. The presenters will discuss the unique challenged of

regulating air quality in ice arenas and discuss the difficulties and successes encountered since the rule revision.

Mold Growth Indoors: Update on Responses, Effects, Management and AssessmentTrack: Mold & MicrobesRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIElliott Horner, Ph.D., Member1, Kevin Kennedy, Member IAQA2, Carl Grimes3 and J. David Miller, Ph.D.4, (1)UL Environment, Marietta, GA, (2)Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, MO, (3)Hayward Healthy Home, Monterey, CA, (4)Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada



Allergists have long been aware of allergens in residential housing including from furry pets, rodents, cockroaches and dust mites. As

part of a series of new guidelines, an analysis of the health issues associated with dampness and mold was recently completed. This

considers epidemiological and mechanistic information to inform the diagnosis and treatment of those affected by fungal allergens.

Clinicians are offered a new tool to assess the need for a home inspection. Guidance is provided on clinically useful assessment

reports including what should not be in a report. Some insurers are already considering the cost/benefit of this approach.

The Practical Application of Ashrae Residential Ventilation Standard 62.2Track: VentilationRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIPaul W. Francisco, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, ILASHRAE Standard 62.2 is the national consensus ventilation standard. The standard specifies minimum local exhaust and whole-

dwelling ventilation and includes requirements for other aspects of ventilation such as sound, ducting, controls, etc. This standard is

becoming more widely adopted in home performance programs and standards. The broad spectrum of housing and climates requires

that a variety of solutions be available for compliance with the standard, including exhaust, supply, and balanced ventilation options.

This session will provide a basic overview of the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.2 and then focus on solutions to meet a

variety of situations.

Restoring Energy Efficiency through HVAC Air Distribution System CleaningTrack: Wednesday Track 4Room: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVDan Stradford, Affiliate IAQA, NADCA, Mt. Laurel, NJAs the industry’s leading global advocate and trusted resource for reliable information, the National Air Duct Cleaners

Association (NADCA) is uniquely qualified to provide guidance for consumers and the industry on the best practices for

inspecting, maintaining and restoring HVAC systems. One of the critical aspects of HVAC systems is energy consumption and the

roles that HVAC engineering, construction, and maintenance play in optimizing energy usage. Learn how cleaning reduces HVAC

energy consumption and how energy consumption can be calculated with pre cleaning and post cleaning measurements.


Legislation/Government Affairs SessionTrack: Government AffairsRoom: Milano Ballroom VCole Stanton, Fiberlock Technologies, Inc., Andover, MAPanel discussion hosted by IAQA Government Affairs Committee. Spotlight on mold licensure in NY, with featured speaker from

NYSDOL. Committee will also present details of activity in several other states including CA, DC, FL, MA, MD, MN, NH, NY,

TX, and VA. State efforts involve radon and lead paint, as well as assessment and mitigation of mold. Also presented is how

committee is working to serve membership and public, how consensus based advocacy works in public policymaking, and the

joint efforts of Government Affairs with industry organizations including ASHRAE, RIA and LEHA.

Balanced Ventilation Systems: Designed, Energy Efficient and Well Distributed or Can We Live Healthy without Good Lungs?Track: Methods and Best Practices for IAQ ContractorsRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIKurt Johnson Sr., Member IAQA, Fresh Air Ventilation Systems, LLC, Lewiston, MEAs the dangers of residential indoor air pollutants continue to make headlines, practical and effective ventilation methods

continue to be hotly debated for 140 years. Natural, exhaust, balanced are all mentioned but the application and distribution of

that air is left to an installer who has no ventilation training. The ASHRAE recommended MINIMUM is looked at as the goal which

means it is unlikely the system will meet that over time. Distribution is left to chance or the Heating/AC system that likely will only

run when there is demand. End result? Homes that are poorly ventilated. Especially in the bedrooms.



What Stinks? Sourcing Indoor Air Quality ComplaintsTrack: Wednesday Track 4Room: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVMona Shum, Member IAQA1 and Levi Kimble, Member IAQA1, (1)Aura Health and Safety Corporation, Burnaby, BC, CanadaOften indoor air quality issues are brought to light because someone smells something or suspects that an odor may be causing their

symptoms or discomfort. This presentation provides strategies for sourcing indoor air quality complaints when odor is implicated as the

initial problem. Various strategies will be discussed including interviews with occupants, review of building history, review of ventilation

systems, tracing air in buildings, materials testing, air sampling, and even subjective odor testing. Case studies involving utilization of

several of these strategies will be discussed to illustrate how they can be utilized in conducting indoor air quality investigations.


How Remediation Engineering Controls Affect Particulate Reduction and Other IEQ Parameters: Research to Practice Track: Government AffairsRoom: Milano Ballroom VJoseph A. Hughes, Jr., CIEC, IAQ Training Institute, LLC, Central City, PAThis session will evaluate how different types of engineering controls affect particle counts and other IEQ parameters.

Mold Sampling and Analysis Standards: Look Ma They Do Exist!Track: Mold & MicrobesRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIDale W. Walsh, Walsh Certified Consultants, Inc., Las Vegas, NVAs a provider of fungal assessment services how do you answer the question - how did you determine your assessment methods? You may answer

I learned it in my mold class, or it comes from the IAQA, AIHA or ACGIH guidelines, or there was a paper published ten years ago, or I followed EPA

guidance. None of these are good answers because none of these are based in national consensus standards such as those from the ASTM or

ANSI approved standard setting organizations. Attend this presentation and learn about national consensus standards for fungal assessments.

Ventilation Rehabilitation in Existing Buildings. Innovations Spark New Trend In NYC Building RetrofittingTrack: VentilationRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IINeal Walsh, Aeroseal LLC, Centerville, OHThis presentation will look at the size and scope of the problem, its impact on indoor air quality and other building performance issues. We will

examine innovative new technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy and elsewhere that are changing the way building engineers, facility

managers and others are resolving this previously unsolvable problem for schools, hotels, hospitals, apartments and other existing buildings.

VOC and Particulate Data - a More Comprehensive View of IAQTrack: Wednesday Track 4Room: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVAlice E. Delia, Ph.D., Affiliate IAQA, Prism Analytical Technologies, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, MIIndoor air quality (IAQ) comprises many areas such as radon, carbon monoxide, allergens, dust and other particulate matter, and volatile organic

compounds (VOCs) to name a few. Although each aspect has its place in IAQ evaluations, the particulate and VOCs together are often an integral

part of the process. Both VOC and particulate data can be complex and difficult to evaluate and use effectively. Key characteristics of VOCs and

particulates, along with aspects of sampling, analysis, and reporting will be presented along with which data are most important in an IAQ evaluation.


You Keep Building ‘em… We’ll Keep Fixing ‘emTrack: Foundations for the IAQ ProfessionalRoom: Milano Ballroom VI & VIIBart Laemmel, B2 Building Science, Crested Butte, COA quick look into the world of a forensic carpenter working in an extreme climate at 9,000 ft. in the Colorado Rockies. Dealing

with massive temperature differentials, long winters, huge moisture drives and for course pot heads.



Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:30 PM-2:20 PM

Issues and Requirements for Natural Inlet Air for Mechanical Ventilation Systems in Increasingly Airtight HomesTrack: Government AffairsRoom: Milano Ballroom VCurrently within the ASHRAE standards, there is very little reference to controlled natural inlets (or background ventilation). In

contrast to European standards which contain specific requirements on the characteristics of ventilators (air flow rate, pressure

difference, acoustic insulation). This paper illustrates how the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

drastically changed the building process. As buildings are becoming more air tight there is a need for correct make-up air for

whole house ventilation and extract systems to have healthy homes. The European ventilation approach is introduced with

theoretical evidence and in-situ measurements showing the importance of controlled ventilation.

Evaluation of Five Antifungal Agents Used in Remediation Practices Against Six Com-mon Indoor Fungal SpeciesTrack: Mold & MicrobesRoom: Milano Ballroom VIIIBrad Kovar, Member IAQA, Safeguard EnviroGroup, Inc., Glendora, CADr. P. Chakravarty and Brad Kovar conducted a case study which investigated the effect of five antifungal agents (Sanimaster,

hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl Alcohol, bleach, and Sporicidin) used in fungal remediation practices on the growth and spore

germination of six commonly occurring indoor fungal species (Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger, Chaetomium globosum,

Cladosporium herbarum, Peniceillum chrysogenum and Stachybotrys chartarum). Our finding indicates that commonly used

fungicides in the indoor environment cannot completely kill all the fungi inocula. Most of the fungi form dormant spores when

exposed with fungicides and can germinate and resume growth when a favorable environment is available to them.

Infiltration: How Seemingly Innocuous Building Exhausts Can Affect IAQTrack: VentilationRoom: Neopolitan Ballroom I & IIMartin Stangl, P.Eng., Member, RWDI Consulting Engineers, Guelph, ON, CanadaWhile one might think that pollutants in our indoor air should be no worse than ambient levels outdoors, this is often not the case.

All buildings have mechanical equipment that emits some sort of exhaust that is bound to re-enter via air intakes and operable

openings. This is due to the impact of building aerodynamics, which play (or should play) an important role in designing building

exhausts. By considering wind flows around buildings, owners, architects, and engineers can design the mechanical systems and

building features to minimize the potential for unhealthy or objectionably odorous air to be re-entrained.

Evaluation of Visible Light Responsive Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) Building Ma-terials for Indoor Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) RemovalTrack: Wednesday Track 4Room: Neopolitan Ballroom III & IVLexuan Zhong, Ph.D., P.Eng. and Ph.D.1, Stuart Batterman, Ph.D.1, Bart Laemmel1 and Christopher Godwin, Ph.D.1, (1)University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MIWhile a large body of literature has evaluated the photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology on improving air quality, research on

development and application of PCO building materials to mitigate indoor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is much more limited.

Considering the requirements of energy-savings, PCO would represent a green and sustainable technology if a new catalyst with a low

band gap can be developed. . This project attempts to evaluate visible light responsive photocatalysts that are potentially applied to the

interior surfaces of building substrates. The evaluation includes the degradation performance of PCO materials, and their ability to provide

healthy indoor air.



In addition to the IAQA technical program, registrants are

invited to attend the AHR Educational Sessions held in the Las

Vegas Convention Center. The AHR Educational Sessions are

free and do not require advance registration. IAQA is presenting

two sessions at the AHR Expo. For a complete list of available

sessions, please visit www.ahrexpo.com.

Monday, January 30, 2017 | 3:30pm–4:30pmLas Vegas Convention Center, Room N243Measuring VOCs in Indoor Air Ian Cull, PE, CIH of Indoor Sciences, Inc. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) impact the indoor air quality

and can have deleterious effects on human health. This session will

describe instruments and laboratory-based methods available to

measure VOCs. Technologies discussed will include photoionization

detectors (PIDs), thermal desorption tubes, and whole air canisters.

Mr. Ian Cull will describe advantages and disadvantages of each

method and highlight situations that may be better suited for each.

The session will also explain key principles needed to interpret the

results from measurements of VOCs.

AHR Expo & Shuttle ScheduleIAQA is an endorsing organization of AHR Expo and has a Pavilion within the tradeshow featuring various member companies. The

Expo takes place over three days from January 30 – February 1, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Access to AHR Expo is

included with every IAQA Annual Meeting registration.

Since its first event in 1930, the AHR Expo has now become the world’s largest HVACR event, attracting over 60,000 professionals from all 50

states and over 140 countries. Visitors come from all facets of the industry and include contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers,

OEMs, architects, design/build teams, plant and facility managers, utility operators, agents and reps. The AHR Expo provides a unique platform

for the HVAC&R industry to see the latest equipment and systems for all HVACR applications, many seeking to address indoor air quality (IAQ)

issues. With nearly 300 exhibitors displaying IAQ related products, the Show is a one-stop source to see the latest technology on the market

from air purifying equipment, ventilation and filtration products to smart controls and specialized environmental systems.

The AHR Expo provides complimentary

shuttle service from all of the Official Show

Hotels, which includes Caesars Palace.

Shuttle ScheduleMonday, January 30th 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31st 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1st 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shuttle Information


AHR Expo Educational Sessions

All shuttle service runs on 20-minute

intervals. The bus will depart from the

Caesars Palace Tour Lobby entrance

located in the Forum Casino between

the Colosseum Gift Store and Fizz

Lounge. This area is across from the

Caesars Palace Food Court.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | 3:30pm–4:30pmLas Vegas Convention Center, Room N243Back to Basics: IAQ & HVAC Survey Techniques and Case StudiesLan Chi Nguyen Weekes, P.Eng. of InAIR Environmental Ltd.Donald Weekes, CIH, CSP of InAIR Environmental Ltd. The first topic covered in this session will be HVAC systems. Ms. Lan

Chi Nguyen Weekes, P.Eng., will discuss the components of an HVAC

system, and how each component, when not operated correctly,

can adversely affect IAQ in a building. Inspection techniques for

HVAC systems will be described, and the conditions that can lead to

adverse IAQ conditions will also be discussed. The second topic of

the session will be IAQ survey and sampling techniques for different

situations (malodors; adverse health concerns; hazardous materials

such as asbestos, lead paint, etc.), which will be described in detail.

Mr. Donald Weekes, CIH, CSP, will address the usefulness of IAQ

sampling to verify and confirm the conclusions of a visual inspection

is denoted. Sampling instruments for specific IAQ parameters will also

be discussed. The revised AIHA IAQ Field Guide will be a source of

information and reference document for this portion of the session.

This session will be a good overview for new IAQ practitioners and

elicit chuckles from the seasoned ones.

The IAQA Pavilion is located in the North Hall.

AHR Expo 2017

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The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 85 years ago as

a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the HVACR event of the year and is held in major cities across the

U.S. The 2017 Show is in Las Vegas, hosting more than 2,000 exhibitors and attracting crowds of 60,000 industry

professionals from every state in America and 150 countries worldwide. It provides a unique forum designed expressly

for the HVACR community, allowing professionals to get together to share new products, technologies, and ideas.

The AHR Expo occupies the Central and North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Be sure to visit the IAQA Pavilion exhibitors to see cutting edge IAQ technology and products, such as Air Quality Monitors, Exhaust Fans, Environmental Testing Systems, Dehumidifiers, and more.

Thank you to our IAQA Pavilion Exhibitors!

IAQA has issued a Call for Papers for its 21st Annual Meeting, to be held at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL from

January 22 – 24, 2018.

• Assessments

• Building Science and Materials

• Business Management

• Emerging Issues

• Filtration and Particles

• Foundations for the IAQ Professional

• Government Affairs

• Healthy Homes

• IAQ Around the World

• Mold and Microbes

• Occupational IAQ

• Sampling

IAQA will work with individuals who may be eligible to receive CEUs as a result of giving a presentation.

Presenters may be eligible to receive CEUs from the several certifying organizations.

Presentation times will be 60 minutes in length. Selected speakers will be given discounted admittance to the

Annual Meeting. All material presented at IAQA must be substantiated by scientific literature citations, where

available. In subject areas lacking research, presenters shall clearly state what source(s) the presentation material

is based upon or note that the presentation is based on their experience. Written permission must be obtained

for any copy written material used in conjunction with the submitted paper or presentation. Presenters must

clearly declare any competing interests at the beginning of their presentation.

Pre-Conference Workshops ProposalsConference training workshops 4 – 8 hours in length will be included in the 2018 conference program and will

take place on Sunday, January 21st, 2018. IAQA is seeking abstract submittals for these workshops, as well. These

workshops should provide advanced training in the theory and practice of a topic relevant to indoor air quality,

including HVAC and building science. Proposals will be considered for both basic and advanced workshops,

though advanced workshops are preferred. Proposals should include:

a) Statement of Need

b) Specific learning objectives

c) An outline of the subject material

The source of all material presented at IAQA must be identified as described in the presentation guidelines

(personal experience, published literature, or other source) and declaration made of any competing interests.

For additional information, visit www.iaqa.org/iaqa2018.

IAQA 2018 Call for Papers

We are seeking abstract proposals on the following topics:



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