Chapter 1: Getting Started
What a walk-through is and why it’s useful, including bringing together facilities staff, teachers, and administrators around indoor air in the school.
Chapter 2: Walk-Through
Common sense things to look for, including ventilation, a basic plan for a walkthrough, and thoughts for working well with building staff and occupants.
Chapter 3: Outside
Virtual walk-through of a building: What to look for outside and air pathways into the building.
Chapter 4: Inside
Virtual walk-through of a building: What to look for inside the building, from wet drip pans to unnecessary chemicals.
Chapter 5: Classrooms
Virtual walk-through of a building: Common observations in classrooms and strategies for removing sources of indoor pollutants. Remember to note the good practices too!
Chapter 6: Fixes
Virtual walk-through of a building: Prioritizing items to fix during the walk-through, such as unblocking vents and filters, and items to add to a work order or new practice.
Chapter 7: Debrief
Wrapping up a school walk-through – recommended key points to summarize for a principal. Remember the five basic objectives of a healthy school: keep it dry, keep it clean, keep it comfortable, control pollutants, and provide enough outdoor air.