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Practical Inspection Procedures

3. IAQ TESTING PROCEDURE

 
Step-by-step guide to IAQ testing:
1. Take an air sample of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide in the ice pad area before any ice resurfacing activities to determine baseline levels and record findings.
2. Ask the operator to turn on fuel-powered radiant heaters and flood the ice pad. Wait 5 minutes after resurfacing before proceeding.
3. Observe whether the ventilation system is turned on and functioning properly. The exhaust fan should be moving, and the make-up louvres should be open.

EXHAUST FANS 

Exhaust fan in an ice arena    Exhaust fan in an ice arena    Ceiling mounted exhaust fan in ice arena

MAKE-UP LOUVRES

Make-up louvre in ice arena    Make-up louvre in ice arena

4. If ventilation systems are not operational, educate the operator on the importance of proper ventilation, document your findings, and recommend repairs.
5. Take an air sample at the player's ench, 1 metre above the ice surface (breathing height), for 15 minutes. Ensure the location is not enclosed by plexiglass. 
6. Take an air sample in the spectator seating area at breathing height, preferably under a radiant heater, and record values.
7. Repeat the steps for each ice pad.