ASHRAE Guideline Seeks to Minimize Risk of <i>Legionellosis</i>
After first gaining public attention more than 20 years ago, cases of Legionnaires’ Disease remain common throughout the world with more than 10,000 cases estimated to occur annually in the United States.
“Guideline 12-2000: Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems,” published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (AHSRAE) (Atlanta), specifies environmental and operation guidelines for the safe operation of building water systems to minimize the risk of Legionellosis.
“The bottom line is we can actually prevent illness and save lives,” said David Geary, chair of the committee that wrote the guideline. “This guideline provides the engineering community with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to public health.”