The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
- January 4, 2017
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- Bob Krell
- Posted in Association WatchIndustry News
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is an interdisciplinary cooperative of professionals formed in 1998 to promote the improvement of all indoor air environments in the state. The Council operates on the principle that understanding indoor air quality requires a multi-dimensional approach. Consequently, the Council and its Board brings together diverse professionals from the medical, technical and policy arenas to work towards a common goal. Our membership includes physicians & nurses, engineers, maintenance managers, lawyers, toxicologists, insurers, industrial hygienists, respiratory therapists, educators, architects, legislators, and public policy decision-makers.
MIAQC mission statement:
1. The mission of the Council shall be “to promote better quality of life through improved indoor environments”.
2. The Council shall identify and promote best practices for building and maintaining healthy, energy efficient indoor environments. The Council shall recommend credible and science-based (peer reviewed whenever possible) resources based on the information available to the Council.
3. The Council shall coordinate indoor environmental improvement efforts between state agencies and the private sector.
4. The Council shall raise public awareness of indoor air quality and energy efficiency as they impact quality of life and productivity.
5. The Council shall promote educational activities in accordance with its mission.
The Council’s History
As indoor air quality concerns have increased in importance over the past several years, so has the need for better technical guidance, coordination and education. The Indoor Air Quality Task Force of the Maine Environmental Priorities Project recommended the establishment of this council as a mechanism by which this work would be conducted in the state. With the support of the American Lung Association of Maine and the Maine Department of Human Services, the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council was formed. It was incorporated in March 1998, and received not-for-profit 501(c)(3) status in December 1999.
Since its inception, the Council has worked closely with numerous public and private entities to provide education and technical resources.
MIAQC’s Key Accomplishments
• Breakfast Seminar Series
• Annual IAQ Conferences
• Consensus “Best Practice” Recommendations for School Air Quality, IAQ Testing, Floorcoverings, New Residential
Construction, and Building Commissioning
• Electronic Newsletter
• Foundational Policy Statements
• First Maine web-site dedicated to IAQ
• Recognized resource for public policy decision-makers
MIAQC Committees
Much of the Council’s work is done through the various standing and ad hoc committees. The committees represent the major mechanism by which Council members can be involved, and participation is strongly encouraged.
MIAQC members can serve on one of the four working Committees. The interdisciplinary nature of the Council and its committees provides an effective environment for the development of “best practice” and policy recommendations to address IAQ concerns, as well as for the development of educational programs of value to all professionals involved in IAQ.
Christine G. Crocker, Executive Director
Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
PO Box 2438
Augusta, Maine 04338-2438
Telephone: (207) 626-8115
Fax: (207) 626-9015
E-mail: christy@maineindoorair.org