January 19, 2004—According to Aerias, a comprehensive online resource for indoor air quality (IAQ) information and education, IAQ issues will likely continue to receive much attention in US state legislatures in 2004, particularly when those issues relate to schools and public buildings.
Some highlights of bills already proposed include a comprehensive school IAQ bill in Florida that would require each school district to adopt and implement an IAQ management program as well as uniform IAQ inspections and evaluations. A proposed bill in New Hampshire would mandate the state’s department of education to develop and implement IAQ standards for public elementary and secondary schools. In Pennsylvania, a bill to set minimum IAQ and ventilation standards for all places of employment is presently working its way through committee.
Mold certification and training are still of prime interest to legislators, with Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Florida already working on proposed bills to ensure that those who assess and remediate mold in indoor environments are properly trained.
