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European Standard EN13779

EN13779 is a European standard that provides guidelines for ventilation and air conditioning design in nonresidential buildings. It aims to address both indoor and outdoor factors that impact indoor environmental quality and occupant health. The standard classifies outdoor air quality into three categories based on particulate and gas pollutant levels. It also categorizes indoor air quality into four levels based on carbon dioxide concentration and fresh air supply per person. Designers can use the outdoor and indoor air quality classifications in EN13779 to select appropriate filtration systems that help achieve healthier indoor air conditions for occupants.

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European Standard EN13779

EN13779 is a European standard that provides guidelines for ventilation and air conditioning design in nonresidential buildings. It aims to address both indoor and outdoor factors that impact indoor environmental quality and occupant health. The standard classifies outdoor air quality into three categories based on particulate and gas pollutant levels. It also categorizes indoor air quality into four levels based on carbon dioxide concentration and fresh air supply per person. Designers can use the outdoor and indoor air quality classifications in EN13779 to select appropriate filtration systems that help achieve healthier indoor air conditions for occupants.

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What is EN13779?

EN13779 is a European Standard for ventilation and air conditioning in nonresidential buildings. The standard aids ventilation designers to address
factors inside and outside of a building that effect the environmental
conditions for the occupants. EN13779 is a close to an indoor air quality
standard that exists and includes guidelines on air change rates and filtration
standards.
EN13779 classifies Outdoor Air Quality (ODA) into three categories by
determining particulate and pollutant gas levels in the air.
Particulate matter concentrations are measured by PM10 (particulate matter
up to 10 micron), and PM2.5 (particulate matter up to 2.5 micron), both of
which have an effect on human respiratory systems.
Gaseous pollutants include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide,
nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
Category Description

Location

ODA 1

Pure air which may be only temporarily dusty e.g. pollen

Rural areas or sparsely populated


villages

ODA 2

Outdoor air with high concentrations of particulate matter


and/or gaseous pollutants

Smaller town with industry and


polluted city center

ODA 3

Outdoor air with very high concentrations of particulate


matter and/or gaseous pollutants.

Larger town with industry

Indoor air quality (IDA) is classified by levels of carbon dioxide present in the
air and fresh air levels being introduced per person.
CO2 level ppm

Catergory

Description

Outside Air m /h/person

IDA 1

High indoor air quality

< 400

> 54

IDA 2

Medium indoor air quality

400-600

36-54

IDA 3

Moderate indoor air quality

600-1000

22-36

IDA 4

Low indoor air quality

> 1000

<22

Outdoor Air Quality

IDA 1 (High)

IDA 2 (Medium) IDA 3 (Moderate) IDA 4 (Low)

ODA 1 (pure air)

F9

F8

F7

M5

ODA 2 (dust)

F7 + F9

M6 + F8

M5 + F7

M5 + M6

ODA 3 (very high concentrations


of dust and/or gases)

F7 + GF* + F9 F7 + GF* + F9

M5 + F7

M5 + M6

Following the classification ODA and required IDA filtration selections can be
selected to achieve a healthier indoor air quality for occupants.
* GF= Gas Phase Filters
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