Sick building


Sick building

A building which causes a higher than normal level of minor illness to its occupants. Typical symptoms are irritation to the eyes, nose, or throat; shortage of breath; dizziness; and general fatigue. Sick building syndrome (SBS) is mainly associated with air-conditioned buildings and those that have no user control of ventilation or heating or lighting levels.

sick building

A building in which the indoor air quality is considered to be unacceptable by a high percentage of its occupants.