Database of State Indoor Air Quality Laws
Including Laws Enacted through December 2017
The ELI Database of State IAQ Laws is a compilation of laws, updated annually, that reflects a wide range of state policy strategies to improve indoor air quality.
How is the Database Available? You can get information from the Database in two ways:
- Download one of the following Database PDFs:
- Search the Database directly by going to our Search Page.
What Types of Policy Documents are Included in the Database? The Database contains enacted state laws. The Database does not include federal or local IAQ laws.
What IAQ Issues are Covered by the Database? The Database includes laws that address a variety of pollutants, practices, and building types. Given the multi-faceted nature of IAQ issues, the Database cannot include all IAQ-related laws, and some highly-regulated issues (e.g., lead paint, asbestos, secondhand smoke) are excluded from the database. The aim of the Database is to show the different types of policy strategies states have employed, rather than the number of policies enacted.
What other Information on IAQ Policy does ELI Provide? In addition to reports with in-depth analysis, ELI publishes several policy briefs that are updated regularly as new state laws are enacted. Our Topics in School Environmental Health resource offers information on state policies addressing IAQ in schools, and also is updated regularly. ELI highlights notable recent IAQ policy developments here.
Visit the home page of our Indoor Environments and Green Buildings Policy Resource Center, where you can browse materials by type of resource or by topic.