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4 Section 1 other sources of information. Appendix F: Glossary and Acronyms Appendix F explains scientific and engineering terminology that may be unfamiliar to some readers. Appendix G: Resources Appendix G is intended for readers who want to pursue more detailed information about indoor air quality. It includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Federal, State, and private sector organi- zations with interests related to IAQ, as well as a list of selected publications. Contaminant emission and movement in buildings is an emerging field of study. Building owners, facility managers, and engineers are urged to keep abreast of new information through professional journals and seminars in addition to relying on the guidance presented in this document. Tab V: Indoor Air Quality Forms Tab V contains a full set of the forms described in Tabs II and III. Building managers are encouraged to reproduce and use these blank forms. You may want to modify elements of these forms to reflect conditions in your particular building. WARNING Please note the following as you prepare to use this manual: ■ Modification of building functions to remedy air quality complaints may create other problems. A thorough understand- ing of all of the factors that interact to create indoor quality problems can help to avoid this undesirable outcome. ■ The guidance in this document is not intended as a substitute for appropriate emergency action in the event of a hazardous situation that may be imminently threatening to life or safety. ■ The implementation of mitigation recommendations reached as a result of an indoor air quality evaluation should always be done in accordance with local laws and good practice. Changes to the overall design and operation of the building may necessitate the involve- ment of a registered professional engi- neer or other registered or certified professionals. ■ In the event that medical records are utilized in the course of evaluating an IAQ problem, appropriate legal confi- dentiality must be maintained.