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Major Scope Changes and More in Standard 62.1-2016

First published in 1973 as Standard 62, Standard 62.1 specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures for new and existing buildings that are intended to provide indoor air quality that is acceptable to human occupants and that minimizes adverse health effects.

Whereas changes to the 2013 edition of the standard primarily focused on usability and clarity, the 2016 edition includes a major change to the scope of the standard by which residential occupancies are moved from Standard 62.1 to Standard 62.2. Dwelling units are now addressed in Standard 62.2, regardless of building height, while common areas are addressed by Standard 62.1. Other changes to the 2016 edition include the following:

• A revised definition of “environmental tobacco smoke” (ETS) to include emissions from electronic smoking devices and the smoking of cannabis
• Revised operations and maintenance requirements to better align Standard 62.1 with the requirements in ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2012
• New requirements to the Indoor Air Quality Procedure for determining minimum ventilation rates by considering the combined effects of multiple contaminants of concern on individual organ systems
• A change to explicitly allow environmental health and safety professionals to determine whether a lower air class is appropriate for a particular laboratory exhaust system
• A change to allow ventilation to be reduced to zero through the use of occupancy sensors for spaces of selected occupancy types
• Changes related to demand control ventilation to make clear that the standard is intended to be used for calculations for code review and also for physical operation

Product Details

Published:

2016

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

56

File Size:

1 file , 1 MB

Redline File Size:

2 files , 7.9 MB

Product Code(s):

D-86255, 86255

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This package includes both ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016, and the corresponding User’s Manual.

About ASHRAE 62.1-2016:

First published in 1973 as Standard 62, Standard 62.1 specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures for new and existing buildings that are intended to provide indoor air quality that is acceptable to human occupants and that minimizes adverse health effects. Whereas changes to the 2013 edition of the standard primarily focused on usability and clarity, the 2016 edition includes a major change to the scope of the standard by which residential occupancies are moved from Standard 62.1 to Standard 62.2. Dwelling units are now addressed in Standard 62.2, regardless of building height, while common areas are addressed by Standard 62.1.

About Standard 62.1 User’s Manual: Based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality:

This companion guide provides detailed information on the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 and includes tables, illustrations, and examples to aid users in designing, installing, and operating systems for ventilation in buildings.Standard 62.1 User’s Manual does not reproduce the requirements of the standard but rather paraphrases and elaborates upon them. Intended to be used in conjunction with the standard, this manual provides

• Information on the intent and application of Standard 62.1
• Sample calculations and examples
• Best practices for applying the principles of good indoor air quality (IAQ) and effective ventilation when designing buildings and building systems
• Useful reference material
• Guidance for building operation and maintenance personnel
• Instructions for the user in the application of tools used for compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016

Also included is an exclusive link to the newly revised web-based spreadsheets that aid in ventilation rate procedure calculations. This manual is intended for architects, engineers, manufacturers, plan examiners, field inspectors, general and specialty contractors, and operation and maintenance personnel. Standard 62.1 User’s Manual is a crucial supplement for professionals concerned with ventilation and indoor air quality. Use it alongside your copy of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016. In addition to offering immediate access to the content, the PDF download of this standard presents selected graphics in color for enhanced readability.

Product Details

Published:

2016

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Units of Measure:

Dual

File Size:

1 file , 12 MB

Product Code(s):

D-B90160, B90160