Conversion of industrial buildings into housing space: What needs to be considered with regard to possible pollutants in the indoor air? Communication of the Commission on Indoor Air Hygiene (IRK)

摘要

The conversion of industrial buildings into residential space requires special consideration of the inherited building fabric and associated pollutants. Due to the previous industrial use at contaminated sites, certain pollutants may play a significant role that are normally not the focus of refurbishments activities of residential spaces. In order to comply with the increased requirements with respect to indoor air quality in residential spaces, and to avoid unnecessary efforts and costs of amendments to the refurbishment, the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) provides advice on how to prepare the conversion of commercial buildings so that healthy living conditions are ensured.