What standards address acceptable indoor air quality in buildings?
Indoor air quality requirements are addressed in ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (commercial buildings) and ASHRAE Standard 62.2 (residential buildings). The standards spell out minimum ventilation rates for new construction, as well as information on improving indoor air quality in existing buildings. They also provide lists of maximum contaminant levels for those spaces to maintain acceptable indoor quality, which in turn minimizes the potential for adverse health effects on building occupants.
