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Promotion Plan for Indoor Air Quality Maintenance and Management in Chiayi City (2024)
This project was carried out from January 1 to December 15, 2024, and the outcome of it is demonstrated as follows:
(1) Indoor air quality inspection at 100 (200 times) sites.
The number of sites inspected using direct-read instruments is 200. The results indicated that seven of these sites are abnormal. There are 4 sites for kindergartens, 1 site for hospitals, 1 site for government office, 1 site for Gym. Most of the abnormal air pollutants detected in all sites were CO2. Abnormal CO2 concentration was caused by insufficient indoor ventilation.
(2) Assisting 100 sites to establish maintenance and management system
During the inspection period, this project has provided guidance and assistance to 100 sites in establishing maintenance and management plans. At the same time, we offered them methods to deal with poor indoor air quality as a reference. During the counseling process, we explained the responsibilities they should perform one by one after the place is listed under relevant laws and regulations. We reminded the sites receiving counseling what they should pay attention to in daily maintenance and management. A follow-up on implementing maintenance management plans for 100 public locations has been completed, and the results indicate that all locations have adhered to their respective plans. In addition to providing on-site guidance to them in establishing a maintenance and management plan, this project also conducted a questionnaire survey during the counseling process. The survey recovery rate for 100 sites was 100%. Through the questionnaire results, it can be seen that all locations fully understand the promotion of IAQ laws and policies. Feedback from the questionnaire will help this project develop subsequent strategic references for improving IAQ in public places.
(3) IAQ standard examination at 6 locations
An EPA-authorized testing organization has been contracted to evaluate the indoor air quality of 6 venues in the city, including 1 announced public venue and 5 non-announced ones. The inspection results of all 5 non-announced public venues demonstrated compliance with the IAQ standards. Following our guidance, 4 of these venues were awarded the excellent level IAQ certification, and the remaining venue achieved the good level certification. The inspection results of the one announced venue showed that all measured values were in compliance with the regulatory standards.
(4) Continuously inspecting CO2 at 2 locations
Continuous CO2 monitoring was conducted for at least one week in May and September at Ching Sheng Hospital and Chiayi Private Chiayi Christian Childcare Center as part of this project. The monitoring data indicated that the additional exhaust outlets at Ching Sheng Hospital did not significantly reduce the elevated indoor CO2 concentrations. However, the newly installed energy recovery ventilator at Chiayi Private Chiayi Christian Childcare Center effectively maintained compliance with the indoor air quality standards for CO2 and PM2.5. Installing an outdoor make-up air handling unit or an energy recovery ventilator at Ching Sheng Hospital is recommended to enhance ventilation and improve indoor air quality.
(5) Inspection of indoor air quality at 30 non-announced listed public and private places
This project has implemented on-site IAQ diagnostic services in 71 places, including homes, stores, offices, and newly decorated places. Through patrol inspection instruments, we help the public understand the IAQ of their places and provide them with relevant maintenance and management suggestions. The questionnaire survey results showed that people were satisfied and agreed with this activity.
(6) Guiding public and private places to obtain the indoor air quality self-management label
This project has guided 55 places in obtaining the IAQ self-management labels. There are 12 and 4 announced places have obtained excellent and good grade labels, respectively. 25 and 14 places have been guided to get excellent and good grade labels for non-announced places.
(7) Broadcasting news about indoor air quality
This project has completed the release of two press articles. One provides citizens with information about the indoor air quality (IAQ) home diagnostic service and promotes self-management methods for maintaining IAQ to enhance public understanding. The other highlights the Chiayi City Environmental Protection Bureau's efforts this year in assisting all local childcare centers in obtaining IAQ certification, reinforcing public recognition of the policy's achievements.
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