NAFA Air Filtration Best Practice Guidelines
Many international HVAC/R organizations promulgate standards for the air filtration industry, and many of these standards become part of a national building code. For the most part, these codes dictate “minimum standards” that must be met to be in compliance with the code. NAFA publishes a series of air filtration best practice guidelines based on these codes, but that go further to recommend and incorporate the “highest level of air filtration standards” for specific applications.
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Airborne Infections Containment Rooms in Health Care Facilities
Commercial Offices
Continuing Care Retirement Communities, 2022 – New
Firing Ranges
Higher Education Complexes, 2022 – New
Indoor Cannabis Growing, 2022 – New
Libraries, Archives & Museums (English & Spanish versions)
Molecular Filtration
Residential HVAC for Technicians and Contractors, 2022 – New
Schools
Spray Finishing Particulate
Welding Fumes
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These best practice guidelines establish criteria for using air filtration in the removal of airborne infectious pathogens from hospital containment rooms for the purpose of protecting staff, patients and visitors from nosocomial infections.
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration guidelines for the removal of particulate contamination for the protection of the air handling equipment and components, as well as providing comfort and a healthy environment for all who work, visit, live and play in these facilities. The recommendations in this guideline are considered by NAFA to be “best practice” in contrast to “minimum standards” as put forth by other organizations. It will serve to provide owners and facility managers with the necessary information to make educated decisions when providing filtration products for their building, and an essential component of their Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and life safety program.
New! This publication will address the filtration practices associated with continuing care retirement communities, consisting of three main areas of care – independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. New for 2022.
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration guidelines for the removal of airborne contaminants for the protection of employees and participants in indoor firing ranges.
New! This publication will address the filtration practices associated with the complex systems and applications found in today’s Higher Education buildings. It will take into consideration indoor environment and equipment protection. It will look at operating and maintenance of filtration systems as well as conditions such as renovations, internal construction and localized exhaust. This will include the many different building types found on a Higher Education campus. This includes, but is not limited to classrooms, science buildings, libraries, student living, offices, and sports complexes. Finally, this document will address issues related to COVID-19, utilizing rapidly evolving knowledge provided by available research and government guidelines. Updated for 2022
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This publication aims to provide air quality product guidance and recommendations specific to the indoor cannabis growing industry for the HVAC contractor, air filter company, and cannabis cultivation director. This guideline is directed at fully enclosed cultivation facilities using HVAC systems greenhouse or outdoor growers will not be able to utilize all of the recommendations below.
These best practice guidelines establish criteria for the removal of particulate and gaseous contaminants for the protection and long-term preservation of historical documents and artifacts. The recommendations in this guideline are considered by NAFA to be “best practice” in contrast to “minimum standards” put forth by other organizations. They serve to provide the conscientious Facility Manager with the necessary guidelines to make measurable differences of air quality in his/her building.
Esta mejor práctica recomendada establece pautas de filtración de aire para la eliminación de partículas y contaminantes gaseosos para la protección y preservación a largo plazo de documentos históricos y artefactos. NAFA considera que las recomendaciones en esta guía son “mejores prácticas” en contraste con los “estándares mínimos” establecidos por otras organizaciones. Sirven para proporcionar al responsable de la instalación concienzudo las pautas necesarias para establecer diferencias mensurables de la calidad del aire en su edificio.
These best practice guidelines are designed to provide a general overview of how best to apply molecular filtration in HVAC applications where the need to remove gaseous airborne contaminants exists.
New! This Guideline provides advice on achieving the cleanest air possible based on the design limits of existing HVAC equipment and with consideration of the impact on energy consumption and the environment. New for 2022.
These best practice guidelines establish criteria for the removal of particulate and molecular contaminants for the improvement of indoor air quality and protection of HVAC equipment in K-12 schools. It serves to provide the facility managers with the necessary tools to make measurable differences to the operation of the HVAC systems in their campus through air filtration.
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration and spray collection guidelines for the removal of airborne contaminants for the protection of the employees, equipment, and environment in commercial and industrial spray booths.
These best practice guidelines establish criteria or the removal of particulate and gaseous contaminants from the immediate breathing zone of employees engaged in the process of welding. Filtration guidelines for general ventilation, when applicable, are also addressed.
Branded Best Practice Guidelines (Members Only)
All guidelines are being updated with the newest information, this program is closed until June 2023. Add your organization’s logo to any of our 10 Best Practice Guidelines to distribute to your employees and clients. This is a great way to show that your company is involved in the industry and follows the latest best practices. NAFA publishes this series of air filtration guidelines based on standards that international HVAC/R organizations promote and typically become part of a national building code, but we also take it one step further. We also recommend and incorporate the highest level of air filtration standards for specific applications.