Indoor Air Quality Testing

Between work, home, and the places we visit, the average Canadian spends 90% of their time indoors.

This reality, paired with the COVID-19 pandemic, shows us that healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) has never been more important.

Understanding how your facility, building or space performs is a critical first step in diagnosing and resolving any potential issues or problems.

Gateway Mechanical now offers an indoor air quality test that will put to rest any questions you have about the health of your space’s indoor air quality.

Why should I test?

Society’s views are changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’re all extremely aware of the factors that either improve or harm our health.

Understanding how your facility adds to that equation is quickly becoming a requirement for those who occupy your space(s).

In addition to the reasons for testing listed below, consider that healthy buildings improve performance, productivity, and reduce sick leave.

• Provide a baseline and/or validate your space’s current indoor air quality.
• Verify if your space meets safe indoor air quality standards.
• Identify any concerns or issues that have come to light due to a complaint.
• Prioritize the health and safety of those who occupy your space.
• Obtain or renew LEED, WELL, or BOMA BEST certification.

What’s included in the test?

Our team will assess, test, and investigate the indoor air quality within your facility, building, or space for the following:

   Temperature
   Relative humidity
   Particulate counts for PM2.5 and PM10
   Carbon dioxide (CO2)
   Carbon monoxide (CO)
   Total volatile organic compounds (TVOC)
  Ammonia (NH3) *
  Chlorine (Cl) *
  Formaldehyde (HCHO) *
  Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) *
  Nitrogen Oxide (NO) *
  Sulfur Dioxide (S02) *

* Available upon request.

** In some instances, tests may be inconclusive. This small percentage of cases may require additional testing.

*** Biological pathogens 0.1 microns or less like coronavirus cannot be detected using this method. Only surface testing exists to detect these types of pathogens.  Although air quality testing is not possible for these pathogens UVC and/or Plasma options can be installed to neutralize and remove them from your air.