New! ASHRAE Standard 241 Preview: Why It Matters

New! ASHRAE Standard 241 Preview: Why It Matters

Course Length: 1 hour

This one-hour program explains why ASHRAE Standard 241 is a critically important addition to the group of standards used to set requirements for indoor air quality. It begins with a primer on airborne respiratory diseases, the infection risk management process, and the technologies – “engineering controls” – that can reduce risk. Next, the origins of Standard 241 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are presented, followed by an overview of the key concepts and requirements of the standard. It concludes with a summary of status and plans for development and adoption.

Participants seeking a deeper understanding of where IAQ standards are headed and how to apply them in practice are encouraged to continue with the 3-hour courses, Understanding ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols – Background, Overview, and Key Requirements and Is Your Building Ready? Applying ASHRAE Standard 441 Control of Infectious Aerosols.

Recommended Reference

ASHRAE Standard 241-2023, Control of Infectious Aerosols

Course Instructor

William Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Presidential Member ASHRAE

How Can I Register for This Course?

Additional Information

All courses and webinars are available for Chapter and In-Company Programs. They may be periodically scheduled for the Winter and/or Annual Conference Education Programs, as well as the Online Courses Series.

Chapters or Companies: Contact Karen Murray, Senior Manager of Professional Development (kmurray@ashrae.org or 678-539-1146), to schedule an ALI seminar, course, or webinar at your organization or event.

Availability: Check the various offerings listed under Professional Development > All Instructor-Led Training to see if this course is being offered at an upcoming event or as a webinar.