TABLE 4-7 - Filter Efficiencies for GentralVentilation and Air-Conditioning Systems in Skilled Nursing

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Facilities and lntermediate Gare Facilities and Gorrectiona! Treatment Centers.'t

Filter Efficiency % Filter Bank

(Minimum efficiency reporting

value MERV)5
Area Designation Minimum Number of Filter Banks
No. 1' No.2'

All areas for inpatient care, treatment andior 2 3oo/o 8oo/o

diagnosis, and those areas providing direct
service or cleaning supplies
(13) (8)
Administrative, bulk storage, soiled holding, 1 30o/o'
laundries and food prep areas {8)

1 Based on ASHME Standard 52.1-1992 oTASHME Standard 52.2-'1999.

2 Filters are not required for evaporative coolerc serving laundries and food preparation areas.
3 The numbers in parentheses represent MERV rating based on ASHRAE 52.2-1999.
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