COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 11, 2010

QUESTION NO. 13

QUESTION: Councillor C. King

To ask the Manager to investigate the feasability of installing demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation systems in Council homes currently experiencing serious mould growth and fungal spores caused by condensation with a view to the eradication of the problem and the improvement of tenants health as a result of the cleaner air associated with such systems?

REPLY:

In response to the problems generated by condensation in dwellings the Architects Department has undertaken research into Positive Input Ventilation, Demand Control Ventilation and various other ventilation systems available on the market.

Manufacturers that meet the criteria of economy of operation, ease of installation and low maintenance input have been identified. Trial installations will commence in the next month in selected units experiencing the most severe condensation. The installations will be monitored for efficiency and performance and the solution will be rolled out to remaining dwellings where such problems have been identified.