Historical
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 170-2008
Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
This fourth public review of proposed Standard 170 makes independent substantive changes to the third public review draft in response to comments received. It clarifies the requirements for reserve cooling, air handling unit design, pressure alarms, exhaust discharges and revises minimum requirements for filter efficiencies and certain space temperatures/humidities. Co-sponsored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), Standard 170 aims to ensure high quality ventilation in health care facilities.
Content Provider
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. [ashrae]
