ASTM D7297-14
Standard Practice for Evaluating Residential Indoor Air Quality Concerns

Standard No.

ASTM D7297-14

Release Date

2014

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D7297-21

Latest

ASTM D7297-21

Scope

5.1 IAQ-based complaints and problems including discomfort/health symptoms and unacceptable indoor environmental conditions such as odors exist in residential buildings, but the frequency of the occurrence of IAQ complaints and problems is not known.

5.2 Characterization of IAQ concerns and identification of their underlying causes require systematic observations and measurements of the indoor environment, its occupants and contaminant sources. This practice provides background and procedures for the investigation of IAQ concerns.

5.3 Where the dwelling is not owner-occupied, formal permission to access certain areas of the property and to collect information essential to the IAQ investigation is often deemed essential to be obtained from the owner and, where applicable, from other tenants. An investigator should seek legal advice in these matters.

5.4 The stepwise and phased approach described in this practice allows for an investigation that is commensurate with the nature of the problem and the level of resources available for the investigation.

1.1 This standard practice describes procedures for evaluating indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns in residential buildings.

1.2 The practice primarily addresses IAQ concerns encountered in single-family detached and attached (for example, townhouse or duplex design) residential buildings. Limited guidance is also included for low- and high-rise multifamily dwellings.

1.3 The IAQ evaluation procedures are comprised of interviews with the homeowner or resident(s) (including telephone interviews and face-to-face meetings) and on-site investigations (including walk-through, assessment, and measurements). For practicality in application, these procedures are divided into three separate phases, which may occur over one or more site visits.

1.4 The procedures described in this standard practice are aimed at identifying potential causes contributing to the IAQ concern. Such findings should become a basis for recommending corrective measures. This standard practice does not describe problem resolution or corrective measures and the standard is not intended to evaluate the impact of corrective measures.

1.5 This practice describes a pathway for characterizing indoor air, though adherence to this practice does not guarantee that an investigator will be able to identify or resolve an IAQ complaint for one or more of the following reasons: (1) the diversity of sources and contaminants in indoor air; (2) other factors that may affect occupant perception and acceptance of indoor air quality, such as air temperature, humidity, noise, lighting, and psychological stress; (3) the range of susceptibility in the population.

1.6 Implementation of procedures given in this standard requires the investigator (or investigative team) to have adequate background in several areas: general principles of IAQ; interviewing techniques; building design and construction practices; basic understanding of heating and cooling systems and appliances; use of IAQ measurement equipment; interpretation of IAQ data; and technical report writing.

1.7 Although many elements described i......

ASTM D7297-14 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM D1357 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
• ASTM D4861 Standard Practice for Sampling and Selection of Analytical Techniques for Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air
• ASTM D5197 Standard Test Method for Determination of Formaldehyde and Other Carbonyl Compounds in Air (Active Sampler Methodology)
• ASTM D5438 Standard Practice for Collection of Floor Dust for Chemical Analysis
• ASTM D5466 Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Chemicals in Atmospheres (Canister Sampling Methodology)
• ASTM D5952 Standard Guide for Inspecting Water Systems for Legionellae and Investigating Possible Outbreaks of Legionellosis (Legionnaires' Disease or Pontiac Fever)
• ASTM D5955 Standard Test Methods for Estimating Contribution of Environmental Tobacco Smoke to Respirable Suspended Particles Based on UVPM and FPM
• ASTM D6196 Standard Practice for Selection of Sorbents and Pumped Sampling/Thermal Desorption Analysis Procedures for Volatile Organic Compunds in Air
• ASTM D6271 Standard Test Method for Estimating Contribution of Environmental Tobacco Smoke to Respirable Suspended Particles Based on Solanesol
• ASTM D6333 Standard Practice for Collection of Dislodgeable Pesticide Residues from Floors
• ASTM D6345 Standard Guide for Selection of Methods for Active, Integrative Sampling of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air
• ASTM E1186 Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Retarder Systems
• ASTM E1554 Standard Test Methods for Determining External Air Leakage of Air Distribution Systems by Fan Pressurization
• ASTM E1827 Standard Test Methods for Determining Airtightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door
• ASTM E1998 Standard Guide for Assessing Depressurization-Induced Backdrafting and Spillage from Vented Combustion Appliances
• ASTM E2128 Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls
• ASTM E241 Standard Guide for Limiting Water-Induced Damage to Buildings
• ASTM E609 Standard Terminology Relating to Pesticides
• ASTM E620 Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Technical Experts
• ASTM E741 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Change in a Single Zone by Means of a Tracer Gas Dilution
• ASTM E779 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization
• ASTM E943 Standard Terminology Relating to Biological Effects and Environmental Fate

ASTM D7297-14 history

• 2021 ASTM D7297-21 Standard Practice for Evaluating Residential Indoor Air Quality Concerns
• 2014 ASTM D7297-14 Standard Practice for Evaluating Residential Indoor Air Quality Concerns
• 2006 ASTM D7297-06 Standard Practice for Evaluating Residential Indoor Air Quality Concerns