Editorial Standards & Fact-Checking Policy
Last Updated: September 2026 • Published by Air Force Shield Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Standards Board
1. Our Editorial Mission
AirForceShield is committed to publishing transparent, scientifically sound, and practical guidance on residential and commercial HVAC maintenance, duct hygiene, and indoor environmental health. Our goal is to empower homeowners and facility managers in Ontario to make informed decisions that protect family health, reduce energy consumption, and eliminate fire hazards.
2. Expert Author Qualifications & Technical Review
Every article, regional cleaning guide, and technical maintenance manual published on airforceshield.com is written, vetted, or fact-checked by experienced HVAC professionals who hold verified industry credentials, including:
- National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA): Standards established in the ACR (Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration of HVAC Systems) Manual.
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): Ontario gas safety and heating appliance codes.
- Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA): Airborne pathogen and particulate matter containment protocols.
3. Scientific Sourcing & Regulatory Compliance
All claims regarding indoor air quality, health hazards (mold, volatile organic compounds, allergen accumulation), and equipment efficiency are substantiated by reputable public health and engineering authorities, including:
- Health Canada (Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Duct Cleaning Guidelines & Mold Remediation)
- ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers standards)
- Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
4. AI Transparency & Anti-Plagiarism Policy
We reject deceptive or automated content generation without technical supervision. While modern editorial tooling may assist in grammar and formatting, every technical claim, price estimate, and service scope is rigorously verified by a certified human technician prior to publication. Plagiarism and unsupported commercial hype are strictly forbidden.
5. Routine Content Audits & Revision Timelines
Building codes, utility rebate programs (such as Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebates), and sanitization chemistries evolve. Our technical team conducts semi-annual audits of all published articles to ensure pricing, contact details, and safety regulations remain 100% current.
6. Corrections & Feedback Protocol
We welcome questions, scrutiny, and corrections from property owners and HVAC engineers. If you identify an error, ambiguity, or outdated technical reference in any of our guides, please contact our editorial board immediately at info@airforceshield.com or call (416) 548-7833. Confirmed corrections are implemented within 24 business hours with an explicit timestamp.