Financial losses associated with poor indoor air quality can be costly.
With people spending approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, concern over the effects of indoor air quality is warranted. Concern over a business' liability for the quality of indoor air is also warranted for several reasons. Several well-publicized court cases involving air quality conditions, including the previously mentioned EPA case, are helping raise awareness of the issue even further. Additionally, the insurance industry has seen an increase in claims related to air quality. The symptoms of sickness caused by air quality hazards are well known and getting increased attention from the media, health professionals, the insurance industry, and both state and federal regulatory agencies.