Air Quality & Gas Monitoring for Sports & Leisure Facilities

Reliable air quality and gas detection solutions to create healthy, safe and comfortable environments for staff, visitors, and athletes across a wide range of leisure facilities.

Trusted by thousands of organisations across the UK, including:

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Sports & Leisure Industry Risks Include:

 
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Poor ventilation and elevated CO₂ levels

Air quality

High humidity and airborne contaminants

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Carbon monoxide and air quality levels in indoor karting facilities

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Ground gas levels in community spaces built on brownfield land

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Contaminants found in museum artefacts, including mercury and formaldehyde

Why Air Quality & Gas Monitoring Matter

 
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Indoor Air Quality Monitoring

Indoor air quality monitoring helps facilities teams assess environmental conditions in real time. Monitoring can include:

  • Carbon dioxide levels
  • Temperature and humidity
  • Particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10
  • Volatile organic compounds

Maintaining good air quality supports occupant wellbeing and ventilation performance.

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CO₂ Monitoring Systems

High-occupancy spaces such as gyms, fitness studios and sports halls can quickly experience elevated CO₂ levels. A build-up of CO₂ can also indicate inadequate ventilation and prompt actions such as opening windows or adjusting HVAC airflow.

Monitoring helps:

  • Assess ventilation effectiveness
  • Improve occupant comfort
  • Reduce stale air and poor indoor conditions
  • Support healthier indoor environments
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Chlorine Monitoring for Swimming Pools and Spas

Chlorine is a highly toxic, corrosive and reactive chemical that can pose severe hazards to human health and the environment. Swimming pool environments and chemical storage facilities may contain airborne chloramines and chlorine-related compounds.

Effective monitoring helps:

  • Protect staff and visitors
  • Improve air quality in pool halls
  • Support ventilation management
  • Reduce respiratory irritation risks
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50+ Years of Experience

Supporting industry with trusted monitoring solutions since 1976.

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Industry Experience

Deep understanding of your challenges and environments.

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Tailored Solutions

Equipment and services designed to meet your specific needs.

Shawcity Solutions for Sports & Leisure

 
 

Portable Gas Detection Monitoring

  • Options to buy, or hire for shorter-term needs
  • Ideal for mobile monitoring needs or temporary projects
  • Single or multi gas monitors for personal protection
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Fixed Gas Detection Systems

  • Continuous monitoring in plant rooms and high-risk areas
  • Automated alarms and alerts
  • Integration with building management systems
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Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Systems

  • Real-time monitoring of CO₂, particulates, and VOCs
  • Suitable for gyms, indoor sports facilities and public spaces
  • Supports compliance with indoor air quality standards UK
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Specialist Monitoring & Servicing

  • Air quality & CO monitoring for indoor karting venues
  • RPE fit testing for motorsport teams
  • Ground gas monitoring for leisure facilities built on brownfield land
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Sports & Leisure Use Cases

Shawcity supports a wide range of sports and leisure applications, including:

 
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Chemical and cleaning storage facilities

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Formaldehyde and mercury detection in museum storage and restoration workshops

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CO₂ monitoring in sports halls and event spaces

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Indoor air quality monitoring in gyms and fitness studios

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Gas detection in plant and boiler rooms

Compliance & Safety Considerations

Monitoring ensures healthy indoor environments, prevention of sick building syndrome (SBS), worker and visitor safety, improved ventilation performance and regulatory compliance.

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Current Sale and Product Spotlight

 
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10% discount on all hire, service* and calibration

Save 10% on all purchase orders received for the above services before Wednesday 1st July.

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*The 10% discount only applies to services carried out in-house at Shawcity. Excludes Fixed system services.

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FAQs

Why is indoor air quality important in gyms and leisure facilities?

Indoor air quality affects comfort, wellbeing, ventilation performance, and overall visitor experience in high-occupancy environments.

What is a CO₂ monitoring system?

A CO₂ monitoring system measures carbon dioxide levels to help assess ventilation effectiveness and indoor air quality.

Why is chlorine monitoring important in swimming pool facilities?

Chlorine-related compounds can affect air quality and cause respiratory irritation if ventilation is inadequate.

What equipment is used for indoor air quality monitoring?

Common equipment includes:

  • CO₂ monitors

  • Particulate monitors (PM2.5 and PM10)

  • VOC monitors

  • Temperature and humidity sensors

What areas in sports and leisure facilities require monitoring?

Monitoring is commonly used in:

  • Gyms and fitness studios

  • Swimming pools

  • Leisure centres

  • Sports halls

  • Motorsport facilities

  • Plant and boiler rooms

  • Public event spaces

  • Cinemas

  • Museums & galleries


 

Jenny
Jenny Nightingale
Technical Sales Specialist For Fixed Systems
 
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