Adoption Info
Official title 2017 Arkansas Health Care Facility Ventilation Code
Effective dates January 1, 2017 – Present
Adopts with amendments ASHRAE 170-2013, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
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Overview The ASHRAE 170 standard provides comprehensive requirements for the design, installation, and operation of ventilation systems in health care facilities. It includes guidelines for air quality, air exchange rates, filtration, and pressure relationships to ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
The 2017 Arkansas Health Care Facility Ventilation Code adopts the ASHRAE 170-2013 standard with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that ventilation systems in Arkansas health care facilities meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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