Standards Australia is a standards organisation established in 1922 and is recognised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian government as the primary non-government standards development body in Australia.
The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Mechanical ventilation in buildings
AS 1668.2 2012 sets out requirements for mechanical air-handling systems that ventilate buildings and car parks, and for ventilation based on the need to control odours, particulates and specific gases.
Learn the latest IAQ standards from SafeWork Australia for a healthy and safe indoor environment.
Work health and safety (WHS) ministers have agreed to the new WEL list and a harmonised transition period ending on 30 November 2026. This change comes after extensive work and consultation to revise the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES).
On 13 December 2023, Commonwealth, state and territory Work Health and Safety ministers unanimously agreed to ban the use, supply and manufacture of all engineered stone, with jurisdictions to commence the ban from 1 July 2024.
Work Health and Safety Ministers have agreed to an immediate reduction to the workplace exposure standard (WES) for welding fumes.
To assist persons conducting a business or undertaking (e.g. employers) meet their work health and safety duties in relation to COVID-19.
ASHRAE, which stands for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, is a global professional association committed to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R).
This standard provides guidelines and minimum requirements for ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential spaces, including commercial, institutional, and public buildings.
Two methods of ventilation permitted to comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1
This prescriptive approach specifies the minimum outdoor air intake rates required for different space types and occupancy levels. The VRP helps designers ensure adequate ventilation by defining the rates necessary to achieve acceptable indoor air quality.
This performance-based alternative allows designers to determine the required ventilation rates based on achieving specific indoor air quality targets. The IAQP involves identifying and controlling specific indoor contaminants and demonstrating that the air quality meets defined criteria.
In 2022, the White House contacted ASHRAE seeking guidance as to how to better ventilate buildings to help prevent the airborne spread of infectious illness. Thus, ASHRAE published Standard 241: Control of Infectious Aerosols.
The standard establishes minimum requirements aimed at reducing the risk of disease transmission through exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations.
This standard provides essential guidelines for the design, installation, and operation of HVAC systems in healthcare settings. Standard 170 outlines the requirements for ventilation, including airflow rates, filtration, temperature, humidity control, and air distribution. It focuses on ensuring proper ventilation to maintain indoor air quality, control infections, and create a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
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