Reports

We recommend that the PBS Commissioner complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether GSA-owned building air handlers meet the ASHRAE ventilation standard’s minimum outdoor air requirements and develop a comprehensive plan to address deficiencies identified.

We recommend that the PBS Commissioner create and implement a plan to notify building occupants whenever deficiencies and hazards associated with outdoor air requirements are identified.

We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure that all PBS staff with ventilation system responsibilities, including contracting officer’s representatives, contracting officers, project managers, and building managers, are trained on the requirements of the ASHRAE ventilation standard.

We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure operations and maintenance contracts define requirements for regular testing, adjusting, and balancing of air handlers.

We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure that GSA’s Guidance for COVID-19 HVAC Operations adheres to CDC COVID-19 guidance for improved building ventilation.