This Part is governed primarily by ASHRAE Standard 170 (Ventilation of Health Care Facilities) — the source of healthcare space-by-space pressure, air-change, and filtration requirements adopted by the FGI Guidelines — together with ASHRAE 90.1 (energy) and ASHRAE 55 (comfort). Each Article ends with code references, infection-control implications, and HVAC commissioning/TAB notes.
HVAC Commissioning, Room Certification & Activation Handover
Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) & Airflow Verification
ASHRAE 170 Space Requirements & the Design Parameter Table
Air-Change Rates, Filtration (MERV/HEPA) & Air Quality
Pressure Relationships, Airflow Direction & Containment
Temperature, Humidity Control & Condensation Management
Air-Handling Units, Distribution & Terminal Devices
Central Plant: Chillers, Boilers, Steam & Heat Recovery
HVAC Redundancy (N+1), Resilience & Emergency Operation
Building Automation, Controls & Continuous Monitoring
Specialized Spaces: ORs, AII/PE Isolation, Pharmacy (USP 797/800)