Determining Indoor Air Quality in Gymnasium for Indoor Recreation Activity at University Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam

Abstract

This study is conducted to determine the indoor air quality in the Faculty Sport and Recreation’s gymnasium, UiTM Shah Alam. The objective of the study is to determine possible type and cause of pollutant, determining the health and performance of occupants and assess whether the IAQ parameters comply with the standards set by DOSH. The study consists of questionnaire survey, walkthrough assessment and reading measurement. A total of 350 questionnaires were distributed to the gymnasium users and a walkthrough assessment were conducted at the surrounding area of the gym in order to identify the possible sources of pollutants as well as the reading of selected parameter of IAQ. Several criteria of indoor air quality parameter are identified and measured. Result indicated that concentration of carbon dioxide increases in relation with the number of the occupant. As a conclusion, indoor air quality in the gymnasium is merely complying with DOSH standards. Thus, relevant actions should be taken pertaining to the quality of indoor air in a gymnasium for the betterment of healthy lifestyle.

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“…All indoor air measurement results were then analysed and compared to the standard guidelines established in the ICOP on IAQ 2010 by DOSH Malaysia [ 47 ] and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 62.1 2022, ASHRAE standard 55 2017, and ASHRAE standard 170 2021 [ [52] , [53] , [54] ]. These standards were chosen as the ICOP is commonly used as a local standard for IAQ in Malaysia [ [55] , [56] , [57] , [58] ] whereas the ASHRAE standards are well-known international standard guidelines for IAQ in various settings, including healthcare facilities [ 52 ].…”