Guidance on Non-Healthcare Building Ventilation during COVID-19 [v2.0]

Health Protection Surveillance Centre

dc.contributor.author	Health Protection Surveillance Centre
dc.date.accessioned	2021-01-27T16:11:21Z
dc.date.available	2020-10-09T16:10:46Z
dc.date.available	2020-11-12T16:56:23Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-27T16:11:21Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-22
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10147/628371
dc.description	All HPSC guidance should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the Government's ‘Framework of Restrictions’ • Ventilation is the movement of outdoor air into a building, and the circulation of that air within the building, through mechanical or natural means • Poor ventilation in crowded indoor spaces is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 transmission; ensuring adequate and appropriate ventilation may mitigate some of this risk • Recommendations for mechanical ventilation include: o Regular maintenance of HVAC systems o Use of appropriate filters as per manufacturer’s specifications o Increase total airflow and outside air fraction o Disable air recirculation systems where possible o Extend operating hours o Avoid the use of ceiling mounted, desk and portable fans where possible • In schools that rely on natural ventilation (i.e. opening windows), the following additional suggestions are made: o Open windows as much as possible during school time, weather and comfort permitting o Use an indoor air quality meter to monitor CO2 levels, and ventilate the room when indicated	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Health Service Executive	en_US
dc.subject	CORONAVIRUS	en_US
dc.subject	COVID-19	en_US
dc.subject	INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL	en_US
dc.subject	BUILT ENVIRONMENT	en_US
dc.subject	ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH	en_US
dc.subject	VENTILATION	en_US
dc.title	Guidance on Non-Healthcare Building Ventilation during COVID-19 [v2.0]	en_US
dc.type	Guideline	en_US
refterms.dateFOA	2020-10-09T16:10:48Z