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Guidelines for the use of AC
April 30 , 2020
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- The Central Public Works Department has issued guidelines to use air conditioners during COVID-19 pandemic.
- The guidelines were prepared by the Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioner Engineers (ISHRAE).
- The main objective of the guidelines is to counter the fact use of air conditioners lead to increased spread of COVID-19.
- The ideal temperature is to be maintained between 24 degree Celsius and 30 Degree celsius.
- The relative humidity should be maintained between 40% and 70%.
- In order to maintain positive pressure in the space, the mechanical exhaust air shall be 70% to 80% of fresh air quantity.
- The Government of India had already issued an order that every air conditioner should have minimum temperature threshold as 24 degree celsius.
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