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ASHRAE's New Residential Ventilation Standard

Publication Type

Journal Article

Date Published

01/2004

Authors

Sherman, Max H.

Abstract

ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers, is the world leader in the field of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R). ASHRAE has recently released a new residential ventilation standard reflecting minimum requirements for homes. They have also released a top ten list of things that homeowners should be aware of to protect their indoor environment. This article provides a summary of what homeowners and HVAC&R professionals should know regarding residential ventilation.

Journal

ASHRAE Journal

Volume

Year of Publication

2004

Organization

Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, Whole Building Systems Department, Residential Building Systems