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12. Describe the nature of storage in residences and how it may be related to
indoor environment problems.
13. How are site characteristics related to the indoor environment of residences?
14. A variety of mechanisms/appliances are used to heat our food and make our
dwellings comfortable. How may these affect the indoor environment and
human health?
15. How do occupants in residential buildings affect their indoor environment?
16. Describe contaminant exposure concerns in residential buildings.
17. What are public-access buildings?
18. How do roofs on nonresidential buildings differ from those on residential
buildings? What unique problems are associated with roofs?
19. Describe the nature of ceilings in many nonresidential buildings.
20. Describe the use and operation of HVAC systems in public-access buildings
and how they differ from residential buildings.
21. Describe the nature of building operation and maintenance concerns in non-
residential, nonindustrial buildings.
22. Describe health and exposure concerns in nonresidential, nonindustrial
buildings.
23. How do occupant activities affect the indoor environment in nonresidential,
nonindustrial buildings?
24. What human exposure concerns are associated with the interiors of motor
vehicles?
25. What human exposure concerns are associated with commercial air travel?
