Indoor Air Quality

The Marion County Public Health Department’s Indoor Air Program began in the late 1980’s. Its goal is to improve the health of Marion County citizens by reducing exposure to indoor air contaminants. The primary function of this program is to provide advice and expertise with indoor air concerns in residences, schools, health-care and public facilities. The program currently consists of an Indoor Air Quality Team Leader and Senior Indoor Air Quality Specialist to provide Indoor Air Quality expertise to the public.

Applicable Health Code used by Indoor Air Quality

THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CODE

Chapter 10: Residential Property and Housing

Chapter 19: Nonresidential Premises

Chapter 20: Hazardous Materials

 EDUCATION

EPA’s “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home”

EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings”

EPA’s Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems

EPA’s “Asthma Home Environment Checklist”

EPA’s “Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers”

EPA’s “Managing Asthma in the School Environment”

EPA’s “A Citizen’s Guide to Radon”

EPA’s “Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings”

Indianapolis asbestos law for renovations and demolitions by the homeowner of a residence

OSHA Asbestos Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1001

OSHA’s Asbestos Self Inspection Checksheet

ISDH School Rule and guidance policies

Indiana Smoke-free Air Law House Enrolled Act No. 1149

 BEST PRACTICE SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

FORMS

Radon order card: need to electronic master from Katrina (English and Spanish)

RESOURCES

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Indoor Air Quality

Mold

Schools

Asthma

Radon

ISDH

State Certified Radon Professionals and Radon Information

 IN Alcohol and Tobacco Commission

Indiana Smokefree Air Law and Signage

OSHA Asbestos Information

City of Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement

Asbestos contractors, laws and guidance

City of Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement

Permits

OTHER PARTNERSHIP

Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC)

Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis