What is an 'IAQ Management' plan in IEQ?

• A. A plan to monitor outdoor weather patterns
• B. A plan for seismic retrofitting
• C. A plan to manage landscaping irrigation
• D. A plan to monitor and protect indoor air quality through filtration, source control, and ventilation strategies

Answer: (D)

An IAQ Management plan in IEQ is about protecting and maintaining indoor air quality by actively managing pollutant sources, ensuring proper ventilation, and using filtration. It lays out strategies to control what can pollute the air (source control, like using low-emitting materials and keeping construction dust contained), to clean the air (high-efficiency filtration and air cleaners when appropriate), and to ensure adequate outdoor air is brought in and contaminants are exhausted appropriately (ventilation strategies and pressure relationships). This plan is used during construction and throughout occupancy to minimize exposure to dust, chemicals, and odors that can affect occupant health and comfort. The other options don’t address indoor air quality: they relate to outdoor weather patterns, seismic work, or irrigation, none of which directly manage IAQ.