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 pressureair 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