Healthy Indoor Air Quality Certificate For Residential Properties
Promoting Healthier Living Environments Worldwide
Overview
We understand the importance of breathing clean air, especially within the sanctuary of a home. But did you know that the air you breathe indoors can significantly impact your health and well-being? Poor IAQ can lead to a range of health problems, from respiratory issues, like asthma to lung irritation, to headaches and fatigue.
We believe that everyone deserves to breathe clean, healthy air in their homes so we created our Healthy IAQ Certificates for residential properties to provide independent verification that your living spaces meet our rigorous air quality standards, enhancing the well-being of homeowners and occupants.
Benefits For Homes and Residential Properties
- Create a Healthier Home for Your Family or Your Tenants or Buyers: Protect them from the risks associated with poor indoor air quality, such as respiratory problems, allergies, and other health issues.
- Improve Sleep Quality and Overall Well-being: Clean air contributes to better sleep, increased energy levels, and improved overall well-being for everyone in your household.
- Increase Property Value and Marketability: A Healthy IAQ Certificate may add value to properties and makes it more attractive to potential buyers or renters.
- Peace of Mind: Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your house or apartment meets the highest standards for indoor air quality.
Who Should Get Certified
Our Healthy IAQ Certificates are available for a wide range of residential properties, ensuring that regardless of the type of building or home, we can provide a certification for your indoor air.
Residential
- New Houses and Apartments
- Energy Retrofitted Homes
- Renovated Homes
- Rental properties
- Real estate Investments (Built To Rent, Student Accommodation)
- Social Housing
Why Choose Our Certification Program
- Scientifically Grounded
- Our certification program is firmly grounded in the latest scientific research. We draw insights from reputable sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading universities.
- By staying abreast of advancements in indoor air quality, we ensure that our guidance is accurate, evidence-based, and relevant.
- Industry Standards
- At our core, we adhere to industry best practices and recognized standards, including the new BS 40102 .
- This commitment ensures that our program maintains credibility, reliability, and alignment with established guidelines.
- Most Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Certification In The World
- 11 Indoor air quality parameters measure: Temperature, Humidity, CO2, CO, VOCs, Formaldehyde, O3, NO2, PM 2.5, PM 10, Radon
- No other certification program covers such a comprehensive range of pollutants.
Certification Process
Application and Payment Submission
- Submit an application for the Healthy Indoor Air Quality Certificate.
- The application includes relevant details about the property, such as its type, location, and contact information.
- Payment of the registration fee is processed at this stage.
Engagement with an IIAQI Assessor Accredited Professional
- Once the application is received, it is essential to appoint an IIAQI Accredited Professional.
- If you have yet to select an Accredited Professional, our directory is available to assist you in finding a qualified individual.
- They will assess your indoor air quality and provide a report and will also act as the primary point of contact throughout the certification process.
Please be aware that the fees for the services of an IIAQI Assessor Accredited Professional, which include the Healthy IAQ Certificate assessment and any consulting work, are separate from our registration and data review fees.
On-Site Assessment by the IIAQI Assessor
The IIAQI Assessor visits your premises to conduct the assessment.
Key activities during the on-site visit include:
- Layout Inspection: The Assessor examines the property/space layout, including room configurations, ventilation entry and exit points, and ventilation systems available.
- Occupancy Analysis: The Assessor records the number of people in each room or area.
- IAQ Monitors Placement: IAQ monitors will be strategically placed in compliance with our standards. The Assessor will also capture photographic evidence to verify correct monitor installation.
Data Collection and Review
- The IAQ monitors collect data over 9 days.
- Our Data system receives the data from the monitors and compiles the data.
- We review the data for compliance with our published standards.
Certificate Issuance
- If the data demonstrates compliance, the Healthy Indoor Air Quality Certificate is issued.
- The certificate includes the respective grade based on the overall IAQ performance.
- The certificate is issued, which can be displayed prominently and proudly
Certification Grades
This is the basic level of certification. It signifies that the residential space indoor air quality meets the minimum requirements for acceptability in relation to IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate Standards.
The parameters measured include temperature, humidity, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and radon. The readings for these parameters must be within the acceptable range defined by IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate Standards.
The next level beyond Rate C certification, grade B indicates a higher standard of IAQ.
At this level, the indoor air quality parameters are measured to ensure that they show “low” measurements in relation to IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate Standards, including Temperature, Humidity, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, VOCs, Formaldehyde, O3, NO2, CO, and Radon.
Residential properties that attain this certification surpass the stringent performance metrics
This level of certification is achieved when the IAQ readings show “very low” readings for all indoor air quality parameters measured, including Temperature, Humidity, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, VOCs, Formaldehyde, O3, NO2, CO, and Radon, in relation to IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate Standards.
The Healthy IAQ Grade A+ is the highest level of certification, and it requires that the residential property demonstrates “very low” readings for all indoor air quality parameters and outdoor air quality parameters measured against IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate Standards. This includes measurements of Temperature, Humidity, PM2.5, PM10, CO2, VOCs, Formaldehyde, O3, NO2, CO, and Radon.
Healthy Indoor Air Quality Certificate Pricing For Residential Properties
The cost of certification varies based on the level of certification and the size of your property or project type. Our certification is intentionally affordable and unique in the field of wellness real estate certifications, as we aim to promote good indoor air quality in as many properties as possible
Payment is due after application approval.
New Certfication
Registration Fee
Certification Data Review
Recertification
To reissue a new IIAQI Healthy IAQ Certificate with an updated date
Recertification Fee
Recertification Data Review
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As an owner or manager of residential properties, your responsibility extends beyond providing shelter. Ensuring the health and comfort of residents and future occupants is paramount. One critical aspect of achieving this goal is maintaining excellent indoor air quality (IAQ). IAQ matters and obtaining a Residential Certificate can serve as tangible evidence of your commitment to best practices.
The institute’s standards for a Healthy IAQ certification requires measurements of 11 different parameters (pollutants) : Temperature, Humidity, Particulate Matter (PM), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Formaldehyde (HCHO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3), Radon (Rn), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
The International Indoor Air Quality Institute is currently the only organisation requiring standards that include the measurement of 11 parameters for IAQ.
The certification process typically takes 4-6 weeks, but this can vary depending on the complexity of the assessment and the time it takes to address any issues that have been identified.
Yes, if you are not satisfied with a certification decision, you can appeal the decision.
An IIAQI Assessor Accredited Professional is a qualified and experienced professional who has been accredited by the IIAQI to assess indoor air quality.
You can start by submitting an application for the Healthy Indoor Air Quality Certificate by following the link to our Application page (link).
