ASHRAE releases new airborne infection risk mitigation standard

In an effort to assist engineers in designing healthier indoor environments for buildings, ASHRAE unveiled its new standard meant to reduce the risk of disease transmission. ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols, establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols, the tiny, exhaled particles that can carry... Continue Reading →

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New ASHRAE standards attempt to control Legionnaires’ disease

Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City, San Quentin State Prison in Northern California, and a veterans home in Illinois have been in the news recently. More outbreaks are likely to follow, as are claims against design professionals (especially mechanical engineers) who may have past involvement with these projects. Last month, the New York... Continue Reading →

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