The government is actively paying attention to the issues concerning indoor air quality. After the passing of Indoor Air Quality Management Regulations on November 23, 2013, issues related to Indoor Air Quality Management have been promoted to prioritized policy issues. The results of this year’s annual program include: (1) Out of 18 sites complete the implementation of regulations concerning having dedicated management personnel for maintaining indoor air quality and guidance for indoor air quality maintenance management programs, 5 sites have obtained dedicated qualified management personnel, and 14 sites have completed management programs for indoor air quality maintenance. (2) Completing inspection surveys of 40 public and private premises, and discovering that the carbon dioxide concentrations of some health care facilities in this county often exceed 1,000 ppm. (3) Completing periodic inspection measurements of indoor air quality at 15 public and private premises, and then performing guidance counseling and retesting of the premises that failed the inspection. The results of the retests show compliance with regulated standards. (4) Inviting experts and scholars to conduct self-management counseling for indoor air quality at 6 public and private premises that failed routine inspection or testing. (5) Holding 2 sessions of promotional seminars, which were attended by 54 and 63 participants respectively. In addition, National Changhua University of Education was selected as a model site for demonstration and observation. Organizations that are projected to be regulated, and governmental institutions, were invited to participate in the observations. On the day of the demonstration 20 people attended. (6) Publishing two press releases promoting indoor air quality. Producing promotional posters and pamphlets for governmental agencies and public/private premises to be posted and distributed. Constructing a Changhua County Information Network for Indoor Air Quality that offers informational services concerning indoor air quality issues to the public to help reach the objective of resource sharing.

Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Air Quality Guidance, Self-management for Indoor Air Quality