New Jersey Indoor Air Quality Standard (N.J.A.C. 12:100-13)

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New JerseyIndoor Air Quality Standard(N.J.A.C.
12100-13)

• New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
  Services
• Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
  Program

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New Jersey OSHA State PlanPEOSH Program Overview

• NJDHSS
• Public Sector
• Health Enforcement
• Health Consultation and Education

• NJDLWD
• Public Sector
• Safety Enforcement
• Safety Consultation and Education
• Private Sector
• Safety and Health Consultation

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• NJDHSS
• Public Health Services Branch
• Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and
  Occupational Health
• Consumer and Environmental Health Service
• Occupational Health Service
• PEOSH Program
• Right-to-Know Program
• Occupational Health Surveillance Program

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Types of Complaints/ReferralsFFY 2006
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Indoor Air Quality Complaints FFY 2006
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IAQ StandardHistory

• Adopted 1997
• Based on DCA Subchapter 5 IAQ standard and
  proposed OSHA IAQ Std.
• First IAQ Standard

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IAQ Standard2007 Revision Process

• PEOSH Advisory Board
• IAQ Subcommittee
• Comprised of Diverse Stakeholders
• 9 Meetings, Jan Oct 2005
• Presented to NJDLWD Dec 2005
• Proposed in NJR Dec 2006
• Public Comments
• WEC
• NJEA
• Adopted May 21/Enforced Nov 1, 2007

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13 et seq.

• 13.1 Scope
• 13.2 Definitions
• 13.3 Compliance Program
• 13.4 Control of Specific Contaminant Sources
• 13.5 Air Quality During Renovation Remodeling
• 13.6 Recordkeeping
• 13.7 Employers Response to Complaints
• 13.8 IAQ Compliance Documents

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.1

• Scope
• This subchapter shall apply to matters relating
  to indoor air quality in buildings occupied by
  public employees during regular work hours.

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.2

• Definitions (selected)
• "Designated person" means a person who has been
  given the responsibility by the employer to take
  necessary measures to assure compliance with this
  subchapter.
• Office building means a building in which
  administrative, clerical, or educational
  activities are conducted. Examples of facilities
  and/or operations, which are not office
  buildings, include schools, repair shops,
  garages, print shops and warehouses.

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.2

• Definitions (selected)
• "HVAC system" means the collective components of
  the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
  system including, but not limited to, filters and
  frames, cooling coil condensate drip pans and
  drainage piping, outside air dampers and
  actuators, humidifiers, air distribution
  ductwork, automatic temperature controls, and
  cooling towers.
• "Renovation and remodeling" means building
  modification involving activities that include
  but are not limited to removal or replacement of
  walls, roofing, ceilings, floors, carpet, and
  components such as moldings, cabinets, doors, and
  windows painting decorating demolition
  surface refinishing and removal or cleaning of
  ventilation ducts.

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.2

• Definitions (selected)
• Sick Building Syndrome means a workplace
  characterized by a substantial number of building
  occupants experiencing health and comfort
  problems that can be related to working indoors.
  Additionally the reported symptoms do not fit the
  pattern of any particular illness, are difficult
  to trace to any specific source and relief from
  these symptoms occurs upon leaving the building.

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.3

• Compliance Program
• Employer shall identify and train a Designated
  Person
• Employers designated person shall
• Establish and follow a preventative maintenance
  schedule
• Ensure that damaged or inoperable components are
  replaced or repaired promptly, ensure no
  microbial growth
• Implement the use of general or local exhaust
  ventilation
• Check the HVAC system when carbon dioxide levels
  exceed 1,000 ppm

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.3

• Compliance Program
• Employers designated person shall
• Check HVAC system if temperature range is outside
  68F-79F
• Prevent contamination of fresh air supply
• Check natural ventilation portals are maintained
• Promptly investigate all employee complaints
  about BRI or SBS.
• Prepare written plan (including required
  components)
• Review and update written plan annually

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.4

• Control Specific Indoor Contaminants
• Microbial Contaminants
• Promptly repair water intrusion that can promote
  growth of biological
• Remediate damp/wet material by drying or removal
  w/in 48hrs of discovery and continue until water
  intrusion is eliminated
• Remove visible microbial contamination

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N.J.A.C. 12100-13.4(a)Controls of Specific
Contaminant Sources

• Removed
• New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act (P.L. 2005, c. 383,
  N.J.A.C. 86).

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.5

• Renovation and Remodeling
• Evaluate chemical hazards prior to selection and
  use
• Notify employees 24 hours prior to any
  construction
• Utilize local exhaust ventilation
• Isolate Construction areas (scheduling, physical
  barriers, pressure differentials)
• Construction areas required to be cleaned and
  aired out as necessary prior to re-occupancy

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.6

• Recordkeeping
• Required Records
• Written IAQ Program
• Documentation of Designated Person Training
• Written Preventive Maintenance Program
• Preventive Maintenance Log

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.6

• Recordkeeping
• Requirements
• Maintained for 3 years
• Available to Employees and Representatives for
  examination and copying ASAP or within 10 working
  days
• Available immediately during PEOSH inspection

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.7

• Employers Response to Signed PEOSH Complaint
  Not currently used.

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PEOSH IAQ StandardN.J.A.C. 12100-13.8

• IAQ Compliance Documents
• As built construction documents
• HVAC System Commissioning Report
• HVAC Systems Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
  Reports
• Operations and Maintenance Manuals
• Water Treatment Logs
• Operator Training Materials

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IAQ Standard CitationsFFY 2006
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PEOSH Outreach

• Designated Persons Training
• 54 Classes
• 1,100 Employers
• Public Employers Guide
• Model Written Program

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 1

• Q Can a private consultant be a Designated
  Person?
• A Yes
• Knowledgeable about NJ IAQ Standard
• Familiar with basic issues regarding IAQ
• Working knowledge of air handling system
• Be in a position of authority
• Effectively communicate
• Good problem solver
• Available

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 2

• Q Is the Designated Persons Training Class
  mandatory?
• A No, the standard does not specify training
• Discuss Role and Responsibilities
• Understand basic IAQ Terminology
• Understand a basic HVAC system
• Review PEOSH IAQ Standard
• Understand how to recognize and solve basic IAQ
  problems
• Discuss necessary steps to respond to employees
  complaints
• When and how to obtain assistance

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 3

• Q Do I have to sample for CO2?
• A No, the standard does not require sampling for
  CO2, however, you will be cited if greater than
  1,000.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 4

• Q What is the employer required to do in
  response to an employee IAQ complaint?
• A Not specified. PEOSH Recommends
• Conduct Employee Interviews
• Review Building OM Procedures
• Walk-through Inspection, Inspect HVAC System,
  As-builts
• Conduct Sampling, if necessary
• Complete IAQ Checklist
• Involve Employees through L/MHSC
• Communicate outcome and corrective action
• Maintain record of actions, repairs, complaint
  log
• Maintain complaint log. Report all complaints to
  one person.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 5

• Q The landlord performs the maintenance on our
  building, I have no control over HVAC maintenance
  or operation!
• A The employer remains responsible for
  compliance. Recommend incorporating into lease
  agreement.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 6

• Q My system is old and doesnt maintain
  temperature, do I have to install a new system?
• A The standard only requires maintenance of
  existing systems. Recommend upgrade.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 7
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How do I know if the building material is
wet? Visible staining, moisture meter.
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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 7

• Q What are regular work hours? Does IAQ need to
  be maintained for custodians at night?
• A Yes. Regular work hours are defined by the
  employer. Temp range is not a requirement as long
  as the system is operating as designed.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 8

• Q I have a report from a consultant that shows
  that we have 800 CFU/m3 of Cladosporium in our
  building. Should we condemn the building?
• A Ask your consultant. The standard for mold is
  visible. Conduct thorough visual inspection.
  Remediating visible mold in accordance with
  industry (EPA, PEOSH) guidelines.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 9

• Q Do we need a separate IAQ written program at
  each building?
• A No. An overall program is acceptable, but
  should be available at and include each building.

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Indoor Air Quality StandardFAQ 10

• Q How much are the fines?
• A PEOSH issues per diem penalties for violations
  that are not abated within the specified
  abatement period. Penalties are based on several
  factors incl. size, history, seriousness. Min
  100/day.

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Additional IAQ Resources

• PEOSH Publications
• (http//www.nj.gov/health/eoh/peoshweb)
• Public Employers Guide and Model Written Program
  for the Revised Indoor Air Quality Standard
• PEOSH Policy on Building Renovations Information
  Bulletin
• Renovation Construction in Schools-Controlling
  Health and Safety Hazards Information Bulletin
• Indoor Air Quality Information Bulletin
• Bioaerosols Information Bulletin
• Mold in The Workplace, Prevention and Control
  Information Bulletin

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Ask for Help

• NJDHSS PEOSH Program
• Consultation Project, 609-984-1863
• Websitewww.nj.gov/health/eoh/peoshweb
• Keith Bobrowski, 609-984-3935