Indoor Air Quality For Health And Well-Being: Guide To Good Practice

As public awareness of air quality and indoor health risks increases, the need for clear, health-driven standards has never been more urgent. This BESA guide sets out a best-practice framework for indoor air quality (IAQ) that prioritises long-term health and wellbeing rather than minimum regulatory compliance.

Unlike most guidance focused on outdoor or industrial exposure, this document takes an ambitious, non-occupational approach. It provides realistic targets for indoor environments where people live, work, learn and recover. The recommendations align with global benchmarks including the World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines (2021).

Key Features:

• Recommended exposure limits for CO₂, PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, TVOCs, O₃, and more
• Guidance on real-time monitoring, interpreting IAQ data, and identifying sources
• Advice on ventilation strategies and selecting appropriate technologies
• Clear distinction between workplace and non-occupational IAQ targets
• Supports healthy design, retrofit planning, and post-COVID IAQ resilience

This guide is intended for facilities managers, building consultants, IAQ specialists, and professionals responsible for creating healthier, high-performing indoor spaces.

Published Date: 26/07/2021
Code: H&WB002
Number of Pages: 14
ISBN: 978-0-9957600-7-3
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