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Particle Filtration - a

Requirement: 
a
Description: 

MERV 13 (or higher) media filters are used in the ventilation system to filter outdoor air.

Support Threshold: 

USGBC's LEED v4 EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies requires ventilation systems for outdoor air with particle filters to have a MERV of 13 or higher or Class F7 or higher (CEN Standard EN 779-2002) particle air filters.

Part: 
Particle Filtration
RecDocTitile: 
LEED v4: Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction