Understanding ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols - Background, Overview, and Key Requirements

This is an archived recording of the 2024 online version of the course. The course materials, continuing education credits, and/or professional development hours are not available. ASHRAE Standard 241 sets requirements for reducing the risk of airborne disease transmission indoors. This course provides background on airborne transmission and airborne infection risk mitigation and gives a comprehensive introduction to Standard 241. Key definitions and requirements for compliance, including equivalent clean airflow rates and air cleaner effectiveness and safety testing, are discussed in detail, and illustrated with examples. Assessment, planning, and operation and maintenance are summarized. Application of Standard 241 is covered by the companion course Is Your Building Ready? Applying ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols – Facility Assessment, Planning, and Implementation.