The history of ASHRAE’s Standard 62-89, “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality” reads almost like a soap opera. There’s intrigue, controversy, jealousy, and more.
The story goes back to 1989 when the first standard, 62-1989, made its debut. Almost immediately upon publication, work began on its revision, 62-89R. Until 1997, committee chairman Steve Taylor, P.E., worked on revising the standard in such a way that all parties were happy — to no avail.