Ashrae standard 188

ASHRAE Seeks Third Round of Comments on Legionella Guideline 12

November 6, 2018

ASHRAE Guideline 12 is intended for use by owners of human-occupied buildings and those involved in the design, construction, installation, commissioning, management, operation, maintenance, and service of centralized building water systems and components.

Webcast to Discuss How to Comply with ASHRAE Legionella Standard

Presentation titled Following ASHRAE 188 with Limited Time, Money, and Personnel

December 16, 2016

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HC Info will host a live online discussion about pressure facing building operators in the U.S. to comply with ASHRAE Standard 188 regarding Legionella risk, and on health departments to establish regulations.

Better Water Management Needed to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks

New CDC toolkit offers tips for reducing germ’s growth, spread in building water systems

June 10, 2016

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More effective water management might have prevented most of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) investigated from 2000 through 2014, according to a new CDC report.

Webcast to Show How to Configure a Legionella Water Management Plan

Will provide a demonstration of how to comply with ASHRAE Standard 188

January 7, 2016

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To aid building owners and operators in creating a Legionella water management plan to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 or New York laws, Matt Freije of HC Info is offering a webcast where he will configure a water management plan for a sample New York City office building.

New Course on Legionella Standard among ASHRAE 2016 Winter Conference Courses

ASHRAE Learning Institute is offering professional development seminars and short courses

November 24, 2015

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Guidance on how to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease via a recently published ASHRAE standard will be shared in a new course at the 2016 ASHRAE Winter Conference. The course is one of 20 being presented at the conference and the 2016 AHR Expo.

EDLab is a CDC Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE)-certified lab for Legionella testing.

Preventing the Next Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease

All building water systems — not just cooling towers — must be maintained

Greg Mazurkiewicz

November 9, 2015

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The recent major Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City that sickened at least 127 people and killed 12 could have been prevented through regular cooling tower service and maintenance. But, it’s not just cooling towers that need to be maintained.

Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens 127

Largest outbreak ever in New York City kills 12 in South Bronx

Greg Mazurkiewicz

August 24, 2015

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A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City in the South Bronx has now sickened at least 127 people, and 12 people have died from the illness. Health officials said it’s the largest known outbreak in New York City.

Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens 108 in New York

Largest outbreak ever in New York City kills 10 in South Bronx

Greg Mazurkiewicz

August 10, 2015

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A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City in the South Bronx has now sickened at least 108 people and 10 people have died from the illness. Health officials said it is the largest known outbreak in New York City.

Webinar to Discuss ASHRAE’s New Legionella Standard

Will present an overview of what the standard requires for building operators, designers, and contractors

August 6, 2015

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HC Info has announced a webcast that will discuss ASHRAE’s new Legionella standard and its impact on contractors and others. The 60-minute webcast, “ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015: Responsibilities, Liability, and Opportunities,” is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2015 at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST).

Oct. 9, 2014: ASHRAE Releases Legionellosis Standard for Fourth Public Review

Proposed Standard Will Establish Minimum Legionellosis Risk Management Requirements

October 9, 2014

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A fourth version of ASHRAE’s proposed legionellosis standard is open for public comment until Nov. 10, 2014. Standard 188P, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, currently under development, will establish minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems.