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Summary of Examples Hazard 10 Volatile organic compounds

Example Number	Source	Property Date	Storeys/Location	Property Type	Summary Information	Hazard	Link
1	CLG	Late Victorian	non self contained attic Flat	3 storey house converted into flats in 1950s	The house is currently being redecorated internally, and chipboard is being laid over the floors to the common parts. In addition to the solvent in the adhesive used to glue the chipboard, the paints used are from old stock and have high VOC emission levels. Ventilation levels are poor, the duration of the work has been extended, the flat has been occupied during the works, and the emission rates of the materials is high, all of which lead to a likelihood of harm	E	Example 1
2	BCC	1920-45	2 Storey	semi detached	A dwelling with an oil fired central heating system. The oil supply pipe has leaked central heating fuel oil into the ground of the sub- floor space and there is a lack of adequate ventilation.	C	Example 2

 Key
BCC – Bristol City Council
CLG – Department of Communities and Local Government
IDeA- Improvement and Development Agency (for Local Government)

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