Oregon Health Care Facility Ventilation Code 2017

Official title 2017 Oregon Health Care Facility Ventilation Code

Effective dates October 1, 2017 – Present

Adopts with amendments ASHRAE 170-2013, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
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Overview The ASHRAE 170 standard provides requirements for the ventilation of health care facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. It includes guidelines for ventilation rates, air distribution, filtration, and pressure relationships in spaces such as patient rooms, operating rooms, and laboratories.

The 2017 Oregon Health Care Facility Ventilation Code adopts the ASHRAE 170-2013 standard with specific amendments tailored to Oregon’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that ventilation systems in Oregon’s health care facilities are designed and maintained to provide optimal air quality and infection control, addressing local environmental and health requirements.