Nov 8, 2005 #1 cme Mechanical Jan 16, 2003 196 0 0 US I have just been given a 20,000 SF health science lab building for a major university in NY. Are there any special code authorities / regulations / guidelines. Thanks.
I have just been given a 20,000 SF health science lab building for a major university in NY. Are there any special code authorities / regulations / guidelines. Thanks.
Nov 8, 2005 1 #2 tombmech Mechanical Sep 19, 2005 195 0 0 US Have you been asked to provide specific BSL's? Many university laboratories want a BSL-3, or near-BSL-3 capability. That requires 100% outside air and exhaust, which can complicate things drastically for HVAC Engineers. The CDC's BMBL is the first stop: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4toc.htm There is also ANSI Z9.5, "Laboratory Ventilation". Upvote 0 Downvote
Have you been asked to provide specific BSL's? Many university laboratories want a BSL-3, or near-BSL-3 capability. That requires 100% outside air and exhaust, which can complicate things drastically for HVAC Engineers. The CDC's BMBL is the first stop: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4toc.htm There is also ANSI Z9.5, "Laboratory Ventilation".
Nov 8, 2005 #3 darkvibe Mechanical Sep 28, 2004 16 0 0 US Is the job at a private college or is it a state job like DASNY or SUCF? Upvote 0 Downvote
Nov 8, 2005 Thread starter #4 cme Mechanical Jan 16, 2003 196 0 0 US Syracuse branch I see no BSC's .... only anatomy/cadaver labs Upvote 0 Downvote