The Certified Indoor Air Quality

Professional (CIAQP) Program

Date:

15 17 November 2007 (Tentative)

Venue:

IVE(Morrison Hill), Oi Kwan Road, Wanchai (Tentative)

Course Code: CIAQP 01/07/HK

THE MARK of AN IAQ PROFESSIONAL

AEE's Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) program is designed to provide recognition for indoor air quality
professionals who have demonstrated a high level of competence in their field, and an in-depth knowledge of the
principles and practices of indoor air quality assessment, design, management, and problem mitigation. Individuals
earning the right to put "CIAQP" behind their names have distinguished themselves as leaders in their profession,
exhibiting excellence in the areas of specialized knowledge, experience, proficiency and ethical fitness.

COMPREHENSIVE 2 1/2 - DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IAQ PROFESSIONALS

(prep: CIAQP Certification)
This is the first ever course (same as the course held in USA) with the USA instructor traveled from the headquarters to
Hong Kong. This course is specially designed for Hong Kong to incorporate contents of the Guide and the
Guidance Notes for the Management of Indoor Air Quality Certification Scheme in Offices and Public Places.
The 12 parameters will be taught with reference to the submission to EPD certification. CIAQP certificates will
be issued directly from Association of Energy Engineers (USA Headquarters) after passing the exam with eligibility
conditions of experience and qualifications. To obtain further information on the CIAQP program, please visit the web
site www.aeecenter.org/certification/ciaqp.

Course & Exam Fee:

HK$9,900 (members of organizers and supporters)

HK$11,000 (others)

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course provides a foundation of core knowledge and skills in the area of indoor air quality for professionals who
design, construct, operate, or maintain buildings. No matter what your principal area of involvement in the management
of indoor air quality, this program will furnish you with a wealth of information and techniques to help you do your job
more effectively. Presented by two leading exper4ts in the field, the instructional program has been designed to provide
you with a basic understanding of all the fundamental components of effective indoor air quality management.
This course is designed to serve as a preparatory vehicle for those preparing to sit for the Certified Indoor Air Quality
Professional (CIAQP) exam.
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INSTRUCTOR
RAYMOND PATENAUDE, P.E., C.I.A.Q.P., is President of The Holmes Agency, Inc., specializing in building science as
it relates to moisture intrusion into buildings, microbial contamination of building environments and indoor air quality of
habitable spaces. He currently serves as chairman of the CIAQP board, vice chairman of ASHRAE's Environmental
Health Committee, and member of ASHRAE's Technical Committee for Moisture Management in Buildings, and of
ASHRAE Standard 62.2, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

COURSE OUTLINE
FUNDAMENTALS OF IAQ IN BUILDINGS
Overview of indoor air quality (IAQ)
Why is IAQ important to building managers?
HONG KONG GUIDELINES ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFICATION SCHEME
HONG KONG GUIDANCE NOTES FOR MAMANGEMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY
DIAGNOSING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS
Walkthrough, visual inspection
Moisture profiling, sources of microbial problems
Checklists and field notes
BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS
Architectural
Mechanical
Building maintenance
SAMPLING-RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING FUNGAL AND
BACTERIAL: RELIABILITY AND PROPER PROTOCOL
Bulk and tape lift sampling
Swab sampling pros and cons
Non-viable sampling
Viable sampling
Settled plate pros and cons
Other methods of sampling for various contaminants
INTERPRETING LABORATORY SAMPLES
AND OTHER FIELD DATA
Particle, spore behavior characteristics
Outside influences that can alter reliable results
Fungal organisms
Bacterial, yeast organisms
Other indicators of adverse conditions
Lab numbers: indications of adverse conditions
WRITING THE REPORT
Introduction: importance of conveying results based on all aspects and data found
Use of boilerplate-type reports: pros and cons
Screening survey report
Full comprehensive investigation report
Post-remediation verification report
Other types of inspection reports

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COURSE OUTLINE (Contd)

STANDARDS OF CARE
Status of legislation, ASHRAE standards, EPA guidelines
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTACK PROTECTION
Biological and chemical delivery system basics (NIOSH Guidelines)
EVENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Communication plan and recovery plan
Terrorism risk management procedures
RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Insurance types and exclusions
Financial risk management process
CIAQP EXAM PREPARATION REVIEW

Examination Requirement
All CIAQP candidates must satisfactorily complete a four-hour written open-book exam, proctored by an approved exam
administrator. The following 10 sections will be examined.

1.

FUNDAMENTALS OF IAQ IN BUILDINGS

2.

DIAGNOSING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS

3.

BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS

4.

SAMPLING-RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING FUNGAL AND

BACTERIAL: RELIABILITY AND PROPER PROTOCOL

5.

INTERPRETING LABORATORY SAMPLES

AND OTHER FIELD DATA

6.

WRITING THE REPORT

7.

STANDARDS OF CARE

8.

RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

9.

EVENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES

10.

BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTACK PROTECTION

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Eligibility
The prerequisites to qualify for the certification process have been designed to take into account the possible diversity of
education and practical experience an individual may have. However each CIAQP candidate must meet one of the
following criteria:

The current status of registered professional engineer, certified energy manager, certified industrial
hygienist, or registered architect, with at least three years' experience in indoor air quality and two additional
CEUs of board-approved training.

A four-year degree or higher in engineering, science, architecture, business or related field, with at least three
years' experience in indoor air quality and two additional CEUs of board-approved training.

A two-year technical degree or four-year degree in an unrelated field, with eight years' experience in indoor
air quality and three additional CEUs of board-approved training.

Ten years of board-approved experience in indoor air quality and four additional CEUs of board-approved
training.

Application forms will be distributed the students after the course/exam for the CIAQP
certification.

Organizers:
Association of Energy Engineers, USA
Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society
Supporters:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Hong Kong Chapter
Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings
Association of Energy Engineers, Hong Kong Chapter
Chartered Institute of Housing Asian Pacific Branch
Energy Institute, Hong Kong Branch
Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers
Hong Kong Building Commissioning Centre
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Building Services Division
International Facility Management Association, Hong Kong Chapter
The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

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The Certified Indoor Air Quality (CIAQP)

Program for Professional Certification
Course Code: CIAQP 01/07/HK

To register, please complete the reply slip by fax to Mr. K M So at 2626 7300 and mail with your
crossed cheque payable to:
Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society Hong Kong Ltd.
PO Box 95872, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Hong Kong
For enquiry, please contact:
Dr. Leonard Chow, AEE Course Certification Administrator (Hong Kong)
Tel: 2797 9381 Fax: 2343 3132 e-mail: leonardchow@ispl.com.hk

Deadline: 31 October 2007

Course + Exam + Certification Fee:

HK$9,900 (members of organizers and supporters)

HK$11,000 (others)

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All candidates should firstly fax the form for registration and issue cheque for final seat confirmation.
Every effort will keep the course date unchanged. However, all candidates will be informed well in
advance should there be any change of course date due to venue booking and other reasons.
The course contents may subject to change according to the decision of the instructors.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel the course should there be insufficient candidates or other
reasons. Course fee will then be returned 100%.

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