This appendix of the Building Air Quality Guide provides information about specific HVAC system designs and components in relation to indoor air quality.

Topics include:

• Background
• Types of HVAC Systems
• Basic Components of an HVAC System
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standards and Guidelines

• Appendix B: HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality. Building Air Quality Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers (PDF)(19 pp, 524 K)