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SFU improves ventilation across campus to reduce COVID-19 transmission

Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer As SFU prepares to reopen campus in the fall, Facilities Services is improving the university’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. This is to meet indoor air quality standards set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Developed with guidance from the Provincial Health Office, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, WorkSafeBC, and ASHRAE, SFU’s new ventilation measures include: Regularly reviewing standard ventilation measures and maintaining HVAC systems Replacing centralized HVAC system filters with the highest filter compatible with the building’s existing infrastructure Reducing pollutants by air flushing in…

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