Indoor air - Detection and enumeration of moulds. Sampling by filtration

BS ISO 16000-16:2008 Indoor air. Detection and enumeration of moulds. Sampling by filtration

BS ISO 16000-16 specifies requirements for long-term (0,5 h to several hours) sampling of moulds in indoor air by filtration. Following the instructions given, a sample is obtained. This sample can then be used for subsequent detection of moulds by cultivation after suspension, according to BS ISO 16000-17, which is part of the complete measurement procedure.

This part of ISO 16000 is not suitable for personal sampling.

Contents of BS ISO 16000-16

Foreword

Introduction

Scope

Normative references

Terms and definitions

Principle

Apparatus and materials

Sampling device

Materials

Measurement procedure

Preparation for sampling

Sampling

Sampling period

Transport and storage

Sampling efficiency and method limitations

Calibration of flow rate, function control and maintenance of the sampling system

Calibration of flow rate

Function control and maintenance

Quality assurance

Sampling protocol

Performance characteristics

Recovery of spores on gelatine filters in combination

with polycarbonate filters

Technical description of a suitable filtration device

Sampling protocol

Trials for method validation

Bibliography