NAFA Air Filtration Best Practices
Colorado Air Filter is the only Colorado-based member of the National Air Filtration Association.
The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) is a nonprofit trade association. NAFA members include air filter and component manufacturers, sales and service companies, and HVAC and indoor air quality companies. Various programs include certification, publications, webinars, technical seminars, and the Clean Air Award, which recognizes a facility’s commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy indoor environment through effective air filtration.
Learn more about NAFA here: https://www.nafahq.org/
Airborne Infections Containment Rooms in Health Care Facilities Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish criteria for using air filtration in the removal of airborne infectious pathogens from hospital containment rooms for the purpose of protecting staff, patients and visitors from nosocomial infections.
Commercial Offices Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration guidelines for the removal of particulate contamination for the protection of the air handling equipment and components, as well as providing comfort and a healthy environment for all who work, visit, live and play in these facilities. The recommendations in this guideline are considered by NAFA to be “best practice” in contrast to “minimum standards” as put forth by other organizations. It will serve to provide owners and facility managers with the necessary information to make educated decisions when providing filtration products for their building, and an essential component of their Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and life safety program.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities, 2022
New! This publication will address the filtration practices associated with continuing care retirement communities, consisting of three main areas of care – independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. New for 2022.
Firing Ranges Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration guidelines for the removal of airborne contaminants for the protection of employees and participants in indoor firing ranges.
Libraries Archives & Museums - Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration - English
Updated for 2023 – These best practice guidelines establish criteria for the removal of particulate and gaseous contaminants for the protection and long-term preservation of historical documents and artifacts. The recommendations in this guideline are considered by NAFA to be “best practice” in contrast to “minimum standards” put forth by other organizations. They serve to provide the conscientious Facility Manager with the necessary guidelines to make measurable differences of air quality in his/her building.
Bibliotecas Archivos y Museos- Buenas prácticas y pautas para la filtración de aire - Español
Esta mejor práctica recomendada establece pautas de filtración de aire para la eliminación de partículas y contaminantes gaseosos para la protección y preservación a largo plazo de documentos históricos y artefactos. NAFA considera que las recomendaciones en esta guía son “mejores prácticas” en contraste con los “estándares mínimos” establecidos por otras organizaciones. Sirven para proporcionar al responsable de la instalación concienzudo las pautas necesarias para establecer diferencias mensurables de la calidad del aire en su edificio.
Molecular Filtration Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines are designed to provide a general overview of how best to apply molecular filtration in HVAC applications where the need to remove gaseous airborne contaminants exists.
Residential HVAC for Technicians and Contractors
New! This Guideline provides advice on achieving the cleanest air possible based on the design limits of existing HVAC equipment and with consideration of the impact on energy consumption and the environment. New for 2022.
Schools Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish criteria for the removal of particulate and molecular contaminants for the improvement of indoor air quality and protection of HVAC equipment in K-12 schools. It serves to provide the facility managers with the necessary tools to make measurable differences to the operation of the HVAC systems in their campus through air filtration.
Spray Finishing Particulate Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish air filtration and spray collection guidelines for the removal of airborne contaminants for the protection of the employees, equipment, and environment in commercial and industrial spray booths.
Welding Fumes Best Practices and Guidelines for Air Filtration
These best practice guidelines establish criteria or the removal of particulate and gaseous contaminants from the immediate breathing zone of employees engaged in the process of welding. Filtration guidelines for general ventilation, when applicable, are also addressed.
Indoor Cannabis Growing
This publication aims to provide air quality product guidance and recommendations specific to the indoor cannabis growing industry for the HVAC contractor, air filter company, and cannabis cultivation director. This guideline is directed at fully enclosed cultivation facilities using HVAC systems greenhouse or outdoor growers will not be able to utilize all of the recommendations below.