Basic Documentation
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Applicable Definitions (Alphabetical Listing)
- Laboratory Safety
- Hazard Assessment
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities
- Fume Hoods
- When Required & Safe Usage
- Gloveboxes:
- Face Velocity
- Face Velocity Setback
- Size & ADA Compliance
- CAV (Constant Air Volume) Bypass
- CAV (Constant Air Volume) Conventional
- VAV (Variable Air Volume)
- VAV Diversity
- Automatic Sash Closure
- Safe Operation of Sashes
- Accessories, Services and Explosion Protection
- Ductless
- Auxiliary Air
- (Special Purpose) Perchloric Acid
- Room Air Cross Currents
- Minimum Exhaust
- Monitoring
- Selection Criteria and Performance Specifications
- Laboratory Design & Fume Hood Implementation
- Maintenance
- Periodic Testing
- Test Procedures
- Signage and Recordkeeping
- Shutdown Procedures
- Evaluating CAV (Constant Air Volume) Systems
- Evaluating VAV (Variable Air Volume) Systems
- Biological Laboratories
- Biosafety Level 1
- Biosafety Level 2
- Biosafety Level 3
- Biosafety Level 4
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 1
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 2
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 3
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 4, Cabinet Laboratory
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 4, Suit Laboratory
- Containment Levels - Canada
- Containment Levels and Ventilation Requirements: Canada
- Biological Safety Cabinets and Classifications
- Biosafety Cabinet Applications
- Biosafety Cabinets – Installation and Safe Usage Recommendations
- Biosafety Cabinets – Certification and Safe Usage - Canada
- Biological Safety Cabinet Design, Construction and Performance Requirements
- Biosafety Cabinet Testing
- Ventilation Systems
- Local Ventilation -When Required
- Ventilation Rates for Animal Rooms
- Ventilation Rates for Animal Rooms
- Ventilation Rates for Biological Labs
- Ventilation Rates for Chemical Laboratories
- Ventilation rates for Storage areas
- Room Supply Air
- Supply Air Quality and Filtration
- Room and Duct Pressurization
- Human Occupancy, Room Temperature and Humidity
- Animal Rooms Room Temperature and Humidity
- Load Calculations
- Room Sound Level and Vibration
- Emergency Control Provisions
- Energy Conservation
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Periodic Inspection and Testing - Canada
- Test Records
- Management
- Exhaust Systems
- Configuration
- Leakage
- Components
- Manifolded Systems
- Air Velocity
- Stack Height and Discharge Location
- Operational Reliability
- Recirculated Air and Cross Contamination
- Materials and Fire Protection
- Commissioning
- Commissioning - Canada
- Referenced Publications
Laboratory Ventilation Codes and Standards
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Introduction
This guide covers the codes and standards requirements for ventilation systems serving laboratory
facilities. Pertinent factors affecting laboratory ventilation systems are listed in tabular format in the
left hand column while applicable regulatory and standard document quotations are identified and
listed in the adjoining (middle) column. The right hand column provides commentary that includes
explanatory information and, in some instances, suggests a preferred means of fulfilling the
requirements.
Laboratory facility planners, ventilation system designers, laboratory users and those responsible for
laboratory facility safety should find this information helpful in attaining and ensuring a safe working
environment. Every effort has been made by Siemens Industry, Technologies, Inc. to make this guide
complete and up-to-date. However, since regulatory agency requirements and safety standards are
subject to change, those responsible for ensuring
regulatory compliance and workplace safety for a
specific facility are advised to determine whether the requirements referenced are current. In addition,
state, provincial and local codes may impose additional or different requirements. The reader should,
therefore, also determine what additional or specific local requirements apply to their facility
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Local codes as well as state, provincial and federal regulatory agencies may pose additional requirements on the quantities, usage,
storage and handling of specific chemicals, biological agents, substances and associated equipment. In addition, local codes often address
the disposal and discharge of certain chemicals, waste material, residues and substances into the atmosphere, groundwater and
wastewater systems. Those responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements must determine the regulations that apply to
their facility.