ASHRAE has issued guidance on mitigating potential health risks during reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recommendations have been produced by ASHRAE’s recently formed epidemic task force ahead of companies planning a safe return to normal activities.
“Safe operation of HVAC and building water management systems are critical components of building readiness and reopening, and ASHRAE’s resources provide a framework for developing plans in a variety of building types,” said ASHRAE president Darryl K Boyce.
“Key elements of a strategy to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus are to perform needed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance, including filter changes, and to run HVAC equipment, prior to re-occupancy,” said ASHRAE epidemic task force chair, Bill Bahnfleth.
