Useful Resources & Official Guidance
Trusted sources on indoor air quality, mould prevention, ventilation, and UK regulations.

We've compiled this list of reliable resources to help homeowners, landlords, businesses, and housing providers better understand indoor air quality issues and best practices. These external sites provide official guidance — we recommend checking them regularly for updates.

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UK Government & Regulatory Guidance

• HSE – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  Essential guidance on managing workplace exposure to hazardous substances, including airborne contaminants.
  www.hse.gov.uk/coshh
• GOV.UK – Damp and Mould in Social Housing
  Latest updates on Awaab’s Law and landlord responsibilities for damp/mould remediation.
  www.gov.uk/government/publications/damp-and-mould-in-social-housing
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/damp-and-mould-understanding-and-addressing-the-health-risks-for-rented-housing-providers

Health & Safety Organisations

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Indoor Air Quality Guidelines
  Global standards on key pollutants affecting health.
  www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240034228
• British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
  Resources and professional guidance on workplace air quality and occupational health.
  www.bohs.org
  

Industry Standards & Research

• BS 40102 – Indoor Air Quality Guidance (British Standards Institution)
  Code of practice for assessing and managing indoor air quality in buildings.
  shop.bsigroup.com
• EPA – Indoor Air Quality Tools & Resources (US EPA – useful reference)
  Comprehensive guides on ventilation, mould, and pollutants (widely referenced in the UK).
  www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq

Mould, Damp & Ventilation Advice

• Chartered Institute of Housing – Damp & Mould Resources
  Practical advice for social housing providers and landlords.
  www.cih.org
• Ventilation & Mould Prevention – Energy Saving Trust
  Tips on improving ventilation to reduce condensation in UK homes.
  energysavingtrust.org.uk

Key UK Building Regulations

Approved Document F – Ventilation
The primary regulatory document for ventilation in England. It sets the legal requirements for providing adequate fresh air, extracting pollutants, and maintaining good indoor air quality in homes and buildings.

• Download Approved Document F: Volume 1 (Dwellings)
• Download Approved Document F: Volume 2 (Buildings other than dwellings)
• Official GOV.UK Page – Approved Document F
  

British Standards (BS)

BS 40102 – Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
A key British Standard that provides a framework for assessing, monitoring, and reporting indoor air quality and environmental conditions in buildings.
→ BS 40102-1:2023 Information

BS EN 16798 & BS EN 15665
European-adopted British Standards covering ventilation for buildings and indoor air quality performance.

International Standards (ISO)

ISO 16000 Series
The internationally recognised standards for indoor air quality, covering measurement methods, pollutants, and indoor air quality management systems.