EU authorities urged to scale-up indoor air quality (IAQ) enforcement
8 July 2024 • Article Summary
Topic: IAQ, Policy
H&V News
A group representing HVACR specialists published a manifesto urging the new European Parliament to make good IAQ a basic human right. The manifesto calls for equal focus on indoor and outdoor air quality standards, EU-wide standards and stricter enforcement, with mandatory inspections of ventilation systems in all buildings.
While acknowledging recent improvements in energy efficiency regulations for buildings, it argues these do not go far enough, and recommends revising public procurement rules to prioritize IAQ, even integrating ventilation data into building information. The group also highlights the importance of ventilation in airtight buildings and calls for clear communication on available systems.