ASHRAE Guideline 44: Protecting Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events

Now Available!

The EPA's Indoor Environments Division is pleased to announce that the ASHRAE Guideline 44 “Protecting Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events”, is now available for purchase from the ASHRAE Bookstore.

The purpose of the Guideline is to recommend building measures to minimize occupant health impacts from wildfire and prescribed burn smoke events. The focus of the guideline is on commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings. It is the first guideline of its kind to provide recommendations to help building owners and managers prepare for and respond to smoke.

Get your copy of the guideline to find: Detailed information about the impacts of smoke on indoor air quality and human health. Best practices in both building design and operation to reduce the impact of prolonged smoke events on indoor air quality. Ways to reduce occupants’ exposure to wildland fire smoke and protect their health and wellbeing.

Learn more about:

• Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Commercial Buildings
• Wildfires and Indoor Air Quality
• Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
• Indoor Air Quality