The document discusses the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) standards and initiatives. It summarizes the IAQ Initiative 1.0 and 2.0, noting issues like increased CO2 levels and sick building syndrome due to poor ventilation. It also outlines long term health effects of poor IAQ like increased heart rate and headaches. Thresholds for yawning, dozing and other symptoms are presented, as well as historical CO2 level increases and the building ordinance IAQ requirement.
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