Enhanced Measurement, Verification & Commissioning of HVAC Systems for Pathogen Protection

Many workplaces have experienced sub-40% occupancy levels for the past two years, while some polls indicate close to 90% of employees have health concerns about returning to work. The two data points are linked: increasing trust and confidence in workplace safety will increase the probability and accelerate the timeline for full occupancy.

In response, SafeTraces and UL have launched the first-ever assessment and rating program for real-world ventilation and filtration performance for aerosol removal, focused on reducing exposure to infectious aerosols like coronavirus, influenza, and the common cold. The verification mark, "Verified Ventilation & Filtration" is awarded annually to buildings achieving 99% hourly aerosol removal in high density areas, tested by SafeTraces’ patented aerosol tracing technology to directly, accurately verify that the real-world performance meets design specifications. The major impetus came from enterprise real estate owners and operators seeking to enhance, communicate, and differentiate on indoor air quality in order to boost occupancy and leasing levels while optimizing HVAC-related safety, spend and sustainability.

Original Airdate:  Thursday, July 14, 2022
 
Length:  60 minutes 

Presenter: Erik Malmstrom & Glenn Fishler - SafeTraces