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Healthcare REV 1/19/2022
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HEALTHCARE (PDF)
This ASHRAE/ASHE guidance document is based on best available evidence and knowledge as of the date of this document. In the context of the rapidly evolving state of knowledge regarding transmission of COVID-19, design professionals may consider interventions that adopt a precautionary principle, taking reasonable actions that reduce risk while awaiting greater scientific certainty. Therefore, this guidance should be read in conjunction with the relevant government guidance and available research. This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. By adopting these recommendations for use, each adopter agrees to accept full responsibility for any personal injury, death, loss, damage or delay arising out of or in connection with their use by or on behalf of such adopter irrespective of the cause or reason therefore and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ASHRAE and ASHE, the authors and others involved in their publication from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with such use as aforesaid and irrespective of any negligence on the part of those indemnified.
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Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook
Dental Facilities | Return to Top REV 1/19/2022
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DENTAL FACILITIES (PDF)
Residential | Return to Top REV 2/17/2021
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RESIDENTIAL (PDF)
New! Updated Residential Guidance
February 17, 2021
Residential Healthcare | Return to Top REV 2/12/2022
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RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE (PDF)
Guidance for Multifamily Building Owners/Managers REV 03/03/2021
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Introduction
This guidance focuses on HVAC system operation and maintenance, related ventilation, and air flow. Other aspects of building operations such as appropriate PPE to protect workers or cleaning procedures are covered in the guidance documents of OSHA, CDC, HUD and other agencies.
Depending on the demographic characteristics of a building’s occupants, stay-at-home orders and related changes can significantly increase the occupant density during the day. Generally speaking, increased density can increase the potential for transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Try to implement Immediate Actions as soon as possible to reduce potential transmission.
For information for occupants of multifamily buildings see the main residential section.
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COMMERCIAL (PDF) REV 03/22/2021
Planning Framework for Protecting Commercial Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire Events
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COMMUNITIES OF FAITH (PDF) REV 12/15/2020
Schools and Universities | Return to Top
NEW May 5, 2022
Managing Air Quality During the Pandemic: How K-12 Schools Addressed Air Quality in the Second Year of COVID-19
Center for Green Schools at USGBC with Technical Support from ASHRAE
April 29, 2021
Preparation in the Pandemic: How Schools Implemented Air Quality Measures to Protect Occupants from COVID-19
Reopening Schools and Universities Guidance
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Schools and Universities REV 05/14/2021
Laboratory REV 9/16/2021
LABORATORY DOCUMENT
The laboratory environment may be considered a low risk for aerosol transmission since these facilities are typically designed to minimize cross-contamination through the use of 100% outside supply air systems, high ventilation rates, and exhaust systems designed to minimize re-entrainment of contaminated air. However, these same systems provide unique operating conditions that require distinct mitigation strategies to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious aerosols. Several recommended mitigation strategies that may be prudent for other building types may adversely impact the air flow patterns within the lab and/or the performance of existing containment devices.
The laboratory guidance document provided in the link above is designed to address the mitigation strategies that are unique to the laboratory environment and to define those strategies that may be applicable to non-lab environments that should not be implemented within a laboratory or to its HVAC systems.