Request for Survey Participation

ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.7 is surveying educational facilities practitioners about adoption of HVAC filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value of 13 (MERV 13) or higher. Those involved with the design, construction, retrofitting, maintenance, operations, inspection, or management of HVAC systems in educational facilities at all levels (early childhood through higher ed) are invited to anonymously answer the brief survey by May 15, 2026.

Become a Member of TC 9.7

TC 9.7 is concerned with the application of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, life safety, and energy conservation systems for educational facilities, including early childhood education through higher education facilities.

ASHRAE TC 9.7  is always looking for dependable volunteers.  No matter what levels of expertise or experience, you can
contribute!  Joining is free, you can join at anytime, and you don't need to be a paying dues member of ASHRAE to join a Technical Committee.

How do I apply to become a Provisional Corresponding member on ASHRAE TC 9.7?

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• Voting Member (4 Year Term)
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    • Must have served at least one year as a Corresponding Members (CM).
    • Be active in the committee.
    • Be recommended by the current Voting Members.
    • Be the only employee of their company that would be a Voting Member for the term.
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  • *  If appointed by the TC Chair, a PCM status switches to CM status on July 1st, with the new society year.
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  • *  Every year, the TC Chair considers moving a PCM to CM based on activity and involvement in the committee.
  • *  A PCM rolls off after two years if they do not advance to Corresponding Member (CM) status
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Design Guidance for Education Facilities:
Prioritization for Advanced Indoor Air Quality

The scope and intent of this document is to provide guidance to Owners, Operators, Designers, and Professional Service Providers on how to best implement Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) improvements, including risk mitigation strategies, in educational facilities. The guidelines will also help facilitate discussion between designers and stakeholders, identify minimum recommendations and discuss further considerations to improve IAQ and reduce the risk of transmission of infectious pathogens and other contaminants of concern.

This document was developed by ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.7, Educational Facilities and has been approved by ASHRAE as a free download.

Click Here to Download the Full Report