Key Elements
of
Texas Department of Health's
Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Public Schools
The complete TDH Guidelines are available free from the web in several formats at:
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ech/env/iaq.htm

IAQ Management Plan (A Detailed plan is provided by EPA's Tools for School Program)
            Training (see http://www.epa.gov/iaq)
            Communication
            Complaint Response
            Record Keeping
            Maintenance and Operation Plan
            Implementation Schedule
            Annual Review and Inspection
            Annual Report to the School Board

Design/Construction/Renovation
            New Buildings
                    Site Selection
                    Environmental Contaminants
                    Climate
                    Radon
                    Drainage
            Architectural Design
                    Building structure factors
                    Internal Contaminant Sources
                    Moisture Prevention
                    Space Allocation
                    Materials and Furnishings    "The lowest chemical-emitting building materials and furnishings
                                                                should be used…"

                                                             "The use of porous or fleecy material is discouraged…"
            HVAC System Design

            Renovation
                    Hazardous chemicals and substances
                    Scheduling
                    Isolation
                    Water-damage
                    Re-occupancy

            HVAC System Testing

            Commissioning of Building
 
Building Operations and Maintenance Guidelines
            Written Preventive Maintenance Program
            Training
            Housekeeping

            HVAC Systems
                    Outside Air
                    Positive Pressure
                    Moisture Control
                    Ducts
                    Drain Pans
                    Exhaust Air
                    Preconditioning - flushing out the building before school and activities
                    Access

            General Operations and Maintenance
                    Scheduling
                    Animals and plants
 
            Microbial Management
                    Water Intrusion
                    Water Damage
                    Cleaning/Replacement - if wet for more than 24 hours, replace it

            Sanitation Considerations
                    Sewage Backups
                    Wild Animals

            Cleaning Products
                    Toxicity - use "least toxic products"
                    Ventilation - ventilate when using cleaning products
                    Scheduling - schedule use when students are not there

             Pesticide Use
                    Emphasize non-chemical pest management strategies
                    Use Reduced Impact Pest Control Services

Recommended Building Occupant Responsibilities

                Product Usage - Don't use: pesticides, air fresheners, scented products, and other
                                                        materials that may be a health concern.

                Classroom Activities - use least toxic instructional materials (art supplies)

                Sensitive Individuals
                        Consulting - students, parents, school health officials, physicians
 
                        Locating - locate away from potential sources of symptom-triggering substances and activities

                        Discouraging - Discourage the use of personal care products or other scented products that may cause
                                                adverse reaction in sensitive individuals.

                 Ozone-generating devises - not to be used in occupied-spaces. Ozone is a lung irritant.

The TDH is working on a manual with detailed information on how to actually implement all these guidelines.