COVID-19 Updates

HVAC Technical Resources

The resources on this page relate directly to the risks and responses associated with HVAC systems during an outbreak of infectious disease.

ASHRAE

ASHRAE Position Statement: Infectious Aerosols

Updated: 14 April 2020

ASHRAE has developed a position statement regarding the risk and response of spreading infectious aerosols by HVAC systems. The document outlines strategies through which HVAC systems modulate aerosol distribution and can therefore increase or decrease exposure to infectious droplets in a variety of environments.

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COVID-19 Preparedness Resources

ASHRAE has developed proactive guidance to help address coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) concerns and the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.

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Technical Advice from the Department of Health and Human Service (VIC)

HVAC System Strategies to Airborne Infectious Outbreaks

Updated: 30 March 2020

This Health Technical Advice produced by the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) provides guidance to hospital engineers on actions that could be taken in the event of airborne infectious outbreaks with regards to HVAC systems installed within a healthcare facility.

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Infrastructure Activities During a Pandemic

Updated: 30 March 2020

This Health Technical Advice produced by the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) provides guidance on the types of infrastructure activities that should continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. In includes important information for those undertaking capital works and service and maintenance activities. 

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Information about the virus and the public health response will continue to evolve and change rapidly.  All members of the community are encouraged to stay abreast of developments and to seek information from credible sources.

At the AMCA, our number one goal during this time is to provide members with timely and actionable information from reliable sources. We will continue to update the contents of this webpage to reflect the latest developments.