This standard applies to all indoor or enclosed spaces that people may occupy@ except where other applicable standards and requirements dictate larger amounts of ventilation than this standard. Release of moisture in residential kitchens and bathrooms@ locker rooms@ and swimming pools is included in the scope of this standard. This standard considers chemical@ physical@ and biological contaminants that can affect air quality. Thermal comfort requirements are not included in this standard. Acceptable indoor air quality may not be achieved in all buildings meeting the requirements of this standard for one or more of the following reasons: (a) because of the diversity of sources and contaminants in indoor air; (b) because of the many other factors that may affect occupant perception and acceptance of indoor air quality@ such as air temperature@ humidity@ noise@ lighting@ and psychological stress; and (c) because of the range of susceptibility in the population.
ASHRAE 62-1981 history
2001ASHRAE 62-2001 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (Addendum k: 06/27/2002)
1999ASHRAE 62-1999 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (Addendums 62aa@ 62ab: November 2000; Interpretation IC: 06/23/2000 and 06/24/2000)
1989ASHRAE 62-1989 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; Including Addendum 62A - 1990
1981ASHRAE 62-1981 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
2024ASHRAE 62-1973 Standard 62-1973 -- Standards for Natural and Mechanical Ventilation