[Bldg-sim] Acceptable CO2 levels
amit bhansali
amitbhansali7 at gmail.com
Mon Feb 15 13:41:21 PST 2010
Thanks for the information. I think i was looking for the about the same
kind of reference/explanation as you mentioned in your email.
On 15 February 2010 15:38, James V Dirkes II, PE <jvd2pe at tds.net> wrote:
> Dear Amit,
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> Keep in mind that ASHRAE’s “acceptable” level of CO2 has almost nothing to
> do with health. You could describe it as more of a “body odor” or
> “pleasantness” index. When the ambient levels of CO2 exceed their
> recommendation (~1000 ppm), people start to feel that the indoor air is less
> pleasant or “stuffy”.
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> Health does not start to be affected until CO2 exceeds 5000 ppm. (per US
> EPA and ACGIH)
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> *The Building Performance Team
> **James V. Dirkes II, P.E., LEED AP
> *1631 Acacia Drive NW
> Grand Rapids, MI 49504
> 616 450 8653
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> *From:* bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:
> bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *amit bhansali
> *Sent:* Monday, February 15, 2010 4:24 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Acceptable CO2 levels
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> Hi all,
>
> This question is not directly related to the group but i wanted to throw
> it in as many of you might know the answer.
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> What is the acceptable CO2 level for a healthcare facility? Can i find the
> number in any ASHRAE standards?
>
> --
> Thanks
>
> Sincerely,
> Amit Bhansali, M.S. , EIT
>
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Thanks
Sincerely,
Amit Bhansali, M.S. , EIT
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