Air quality

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) describes the content and thermal properties of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants.

Contact

If you are experiencing air quality issues in your area use the table below to identify the appropriate contact. If you are unsure of the problem, contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for assistance.

In an emergency, leave the area and call 911 and Campus Security: 778.782.4500. Seek medical assistance if needed.

Non-Emergency IAQ Contact Information:

Issue

Department

Contact

Comfort parameters:

  • Temperature and humidity levels
  • Ventilation (lack of air flow, too much air flow)
Facilities Services Submit an online service request.

Contaminants:

  • Known odours (Sewage, natural gas, paint, burning smell)
  • Exhaust odours
  • Construction dust
  • Roofing or construction odours

 Facilities Services

Business Hours:

778.782.8647

After Hours:

778.782.7991

Other Issues:

  • Unknown odours
  • Chemical odours
  • Symptoms or illness associated with office environment

 

Environmental Health & Safety

Business Hours:

778.782.3011

After Hours:

778.782.7991

  • Odours from smoking

Campus Security

778.782.7991