Indoor Air Quality Management
Indoor air quality management system requirements for non-industrial buildings, addressing measurement, monitoring, and continual improvement of indoor air quality.
ISO 16000-40 specifies management system requirements for indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-industrial buildings including offices, schools, retail premises, and public buildings. It provides a framework for monitoring, measuring, and improving air quality to protect building occupants from chemical pollutants, biological agents, and particulate matter.
The standard addresses the growing concern about the health impacts of poor indoor air quality, which can include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CO2, particulates, humidity, and biological contaminants. It establishes systematic management requirements rather than prescribing specific measurement techniques.
ACI-certified auditors assess IAQ management systems and evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring, communication, and improvement processes in real estate and facilities management contexts.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 16000-40.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 16000-40
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.