Environmental Update<br>Testing Building Materials for Emissions To Meet California Standards for Indoor Air Quality
The state of California has established material specifications for its Capitol Area East End Complex projects to improve indoor air quality. The specifications were developed to limit the introduction of potentially harmful chemicals into the indoor environment. Many building materials, finishes, flooring products and furnishings will need to be tested and found to be compliant before they can be used in the project.
Indoor air pollution poses a serious threat to public health. Products and materials emit chemicals and particles into the air that may cause health effects ranging from minor ailments like headaches, nosebleeds and throat irritation to more serious diseases like asthma or cancer.