How to Address Ventilation, Filtration, and Water System Concerns

Patrick Strobridge and Jeff Lynch of Stantec write about preventing in-building infections can mean carefully designing and monitoring ventilation and air filtration systems, as well as performing regular maintenance on a building’s water system. The design of the ventilation and air distribution systems is critical to minimizing the spread of infectious diseases as buildings continue to reopen. Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) has been a priority for managers as the pandemic continues. The following verifications and potential modifications will serve to minimize the spread of any airborne pathogens: Ventilation verification: ASHRAE recommends that all facilities follow ANSI/ASHRAE 62 in…