Recommendations for Building Systems Operations When Re-Occupying a Building After Shutdown

Engineering Resources General

Question: Does ASHRAE plan to provide guidance on how to re-occupy a building, especially what measures should be taken to return the HVAC system to normal operation?

Response: The answer to the question is for when the work-remote orders are retracted, and the threat of exposure to Covid-19 is minimal at best (and the orders for social distancing, wearing masks, etc.… are removed).  However, if the building is opening during a level of risk, that the Commercial Building Guide ( https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/resources )that is one of the Occupancy Guides on the web site should be your resource.

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