During the pandemic, indoor air in schools took the spotlight as lawmakers, parents and the public realized the importance of ventilation and in keeping safe from airborne pathogens.
Long before this, educators, administrators and school districts about indoor air quality — the pandemic increased the urgency to get easy-to-use information into the hands of those.
Recently, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers released guide, developed by ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.7 Educational Facilities, for educators, administrators and school districts on indoor air quality. The document, .
Design professionals and contractors can use the guide regional objectives and available funding. .
Teachers, administrators and parents can consider range of change options from base minimum to advanced recommendations to improve indoor air quality, all under the guidance of licensed, certified ventilation professional..
You do not have to order to take the first steps, said Catherine Tinkler, former classroom teacher and administrator.
Partnering with skilled, trained and certified expert at the beginning of the process is integral to how the rest of the guide is used..
Then, it recommends tasks to complete, including high and very priority tasks, to improve the score and the environment...
The guide gives educators roadmap to use it helps them make educated decisions about their classrooms indoor air quality at any point during the day...
It helps to identify the problem and allow clients to make choices, said Chris Ruch, co-author on the guide, director of education at National Energy Management Institute and former classroom teacher..
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