July 31, 2006: ASHRAE Risk Management Guideline Open for Public Review
ATLANTA - A proposed guideline from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been developed to assist building owners, managers, and design professionals in analyzing what protective measures should be implemented in buildings to protect occupants and property from natural, accidental, and intentional hazards.
ASHRAE Guideline 29P, Guideline for Risk Management of Public Health and Safety in Buildings, is open for public comment until Aug. 28. It provides guidance for the practical evaluation, design, and implementation of measures to reduce multiple risks in new and existing buildings. The guideline describes the risk management process and addresses some of the mitigation techniques that can be implemented to bring the risks within acceptable limits.