Bridging the Gap: How ASHRAE Standards Lead Building Codes and the Case for Early Adoption
The relationship between ASHRAE standards and building codes represents one of the most significant dynamics in modern construction and building performance. While building codes establish the minimum legal requirements for construction, ASHRAE standards often serve as the technical foundation that eventually shapes these codes. However, a critical lag time exists between when ASHRAE publishes updated […]
Understanding Pathogen Elimination: A Hierarchy of Resistance
Effective pathogen elimination and control is critical in healthcare settings, food safety, and water treatment. As the lab results demonstrate, different microorganisms exhibit varying levels of resistance to disinfection methods. This resistance hierarchy has important implications for infection prevention strategies. The Pathogen Elimination Hierarchy The test results reveal a clear progression from “easiest to kill” […]