This part of ISO 16000 specifies the planning of measurements for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) also known as polychlorinated oxanthrenes, polychlorinated
dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in indoor air. In the case of indoor air
measurements, the careful planning of sampling and the entire measurement strategy are of particular
significance since the result of the measurement may have far-reaching consequences, e.g. with respect to
the need for remedial action or the success of such an action.
An inappropriate measurement strategy may contribute more overall uncertainty to the measurement result
than the measurement procedure itself.