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Office air quality checklist

A practical checklist for facilities teams to verify office air quality, in order of impact.

Office air quality checklist

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5 min

Topic

Office IAQ

Author

OAQ team

Updated

2026

01

Baseline measurement

Two to four weeks of continuous CO₂, PM2.5, TVOC, temperature and humidity at breathing-zone height across representative zones.

02

Ventilation check

Measured supply at terminals. AHU fresh air fraction. Filter condition and pressure drop. Damper and VAV operation.

03

HVAC hygiene

Coil cleanliness, condensate management, humidifier condition, ductwork dust deposit to TR/19, intake location and protection.

04

Indoor sources

Material specifications since last review, printer and copier siting, cleaning product VOC content, food and waste handling.

Next step

Talk to our office air quality team