This position document outlines ASHRAE's position that facilities of all types should follow, as a minimum, the latest published standards and guidelines and good engineering practice. This position document replaces the ASHRAE Position Document on Airborne Infectious Diseases. On April 14, 2020, the ASHRAE Board of Directors approved the ASHRAE Position Document on Infectious Aerosols. In general, disabling of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems is not a recommended measure to reduce the transmission of the virus.ĪSHRAE Position Document on Infectious Aerosols Unconditioned spaces can cause thermal stress to people that may be directly life threatening and that may also lower resistance to infection. Ventilation and filtration provided by heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems can reduce the airborne concentration of SARS-CoV-2 and thus the risk of transmission through the air. Changes to building operations, including the operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, can reduce airborne exposures. To help combat the transmission of COVID-19.ĪSHRAE leadership has approved the following two statements regarding transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the operation of HVAC systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.Īirborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is significant and should be controlled. Contact us to learn how your company can partner with ASHRAE
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