Tag: MERV 13

Back to Basics: Combatting Winter Respiratory Disease Season with Indoor Air Quality

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Nov 1, 2024 Back to Basics

Updated: Nov 1, 2024

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Now that fall has arrived, are you ready for this year’s winter respiratory disease season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections will lead to a […]

CDC: Aim for 5 Air Changes Per Hour in Buildings

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer May 22, 2023 Heating and Cooling

Updated: May 22, 2023

On May 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Ventilation in Buildings” guidelines to include a discussion on “How much ventilation is enough?” to help prevent airborne disease transmission. “When possible, aim for 5 or more air changes per hour (ACH) of clean air to help reduce the number of germs […]

COVID-19 Task Force Recommends Air Quality Upgrades

By Guy Burdick, Guest Contributor Jul 29, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 29, 2022

A nongovernmental task force recently recommended that building owners begin taking four steps to address SARS-CoV-2 infection risks in schools and workplaces: verifying building systems are performing as designed, increasing outdoor air ventilation, upgrading air filtration, and deploying portable air cleaners where needed. The Lancet COVID-19 Commission’s Task Force on Safe Work, Safe School, and […]