Building Biology Measuring Standard
AC MAGNETIC FIELDS (LOW FREQUENCY, ELF/VLF)
Measurement and data logging of low frequency magnetic flux density from power grid or railway system as well as identification of dominant frequency and prominent harmonics
Found in: AC current in electrical installations, cables, appliances, transformers, motors, overhead and ground cables, power lines, railways.
AC ELECTRIC FIELDS (LOW FREQUENCY, ELF/VLF)
Measurement of low frequency electric field strength and human body voltage as well as identification of dominant frequency and prominent harmonics
Found in: AC voltage in electrical installations, cables, appliances, outlets, walls, floors, beds, high-tension and other power lines.
DC MAGNETIC FIELDS
Measurement of geomagnetic field distortion as spatial deviation of magnetic flux density ortemporal fluctuation of magnetic flux density (μT, current) as well as compass deviation.
Found in: steel components in beds, mattresses, furniture, appliances, building materials; DC current in street cars, photovoltaic systems.
RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION (HIGH FREQUENCY, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES)
Found in: cell phone technology, RF transmitters, broadcast, trunked radio systems, line-of-sight systems, radar, military, cordless phones.
AC MAGNETIC FIELDS (LOW FREQUENCY, ELF/VLF)
Measurement and data logging of low frequency magnetic flux density from power grid or railway system as well as identification of dominant frequency and prominent harmonics
Found in: AC current in electrical installations, cables, appliances, transformers, motors, overhead and ground cables, power lines, railways.
RADIOACTIVITY
Measurement of equivalent dose rate as well as radon concentration. Radiation, location, environment
Found in: building materials, stones, tiles, slags, waste products, devices, antiques, ventilation, terrestrial
DC ELECTRIC FIELDS
Measurement of electrostatic surface potential (V) as well as discharge time (s)
Found in: synthetic carpeting, drapes and textiles, vinyl wallpaper, varnishes, laminates, stuffed toy animals, TV or computer screens.
GEOLOGICAL DISTURBANCES
Measurement of earth's magnetism and earth's radiation and its prominent disturbances (Geomagnetic Field, Terrestrial Radiation).
Found in: currents and radioactivity in the earth; local disturbances caused by faults, fractures, underground water courses.
INDOOR CLIMATE
Measuring air temperature, air humidity, oxygen, carbon dioxide, air pressure, air movement as well as small ions and air electricity, identification of odors and air exchange rate
Found in: building moisture, ventilation, heating, furnishings, breathing activity, static electricity, electromagnetic radiation, dust, environment.
SOLVENTS
Measuring volatile organic compounds such as aldehydes, aliphates, cycloalkanes, alcohols, amines, aromatic compounds, chlorine hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, glycoles, isocyanates, ketones, terpenes
Found in: paints, varnishes, adhesives, synthetics, particle board, building parts, furniture, cleaners, furnishings
HEAVY METALS
Measuring inorganic substances such as heavy metals, metal compounds, salts
Found in: water, wood preservatives, building materials, building moisture, PVC, paints, glazes, plumbing pipes
BIOCIDE
Measured are semi-volatile organic compounds such as pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, wood preservatives, fire retardants, plasticizer, pyrethroids, PCBs, PAHs, dioxines
Found in: wood, leather and carpet protections, adhesives, plastics, sealers, moth-proofing agents, pest-control agents
PARTICLES & FIBERS
Measuring dust, number and size of particles and other fibers
Found in: aerosols, smoke, soot, dust, building and insulating materials, heating and air-conditioning and heating systems, insulation, appliances, ventilation, environment
ALLERGENS
Measuring number and feces of dust mites, pollen, grasses, animal hair
Found in: dust mites and their metabolites, hygiene problems, house dust, humidity, ventilation, environment
FORMALDEHYDE & TOXIC GASES
Measuring formaldehyde, ozone and chlorine, industrial pollutants, natural gas, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and other combustion gases
Found in: varnishes, glues, particle board, wood products, furnishings, devices, type of heating, gas leaks, exhaust fumes