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June 2010	New lead-safe rule may get reprieve Products for exhaust ducts, condensate pans now in testing Sheet metal license update Be aware of products requiring registration as pesticides ASHRAE rescinds statement on use of biological agents
September 2009	Sheet metal licensing law taking effect in Massachusetts New kitchen exhaust cleaning requirements move forward Clearing the confusion on kitchen exhaust cleaning requirements Getting ready for the heating season Creating a temporary isolation room NEHES conference set for Sept. 27-30 in Warwick, RI
October 2008	Green cleaning is a set of best practices UV in HVAC systems Maintaining air handlers Mass. fire marshal to roll out new kitchen exhaust regulations New healthcare ventilation standard released LEED update Certification bodies announced IAQ issues highlight NEHES conference Cochrane Ventilation Inc. turns 60
February 2008	Case study: cleaning a hospital’s HVAC system A dirty ceiling is no reason to clean your HVAC system Treating degraded fiberglass duct insulation Sealing cooling tower sump leaks NFPA revises safety, emergency rules JCAHO revises fire damper inspection schedule Kitchen exhaust inspections NEHES spring meeting set for March 21 USGBC and Green Guide for Health Care announce partnership
September 2007	First HVAC cleanliness standard officially recognized Kitchen exhaust systems: inspect, clean, verify Update on condensate pan resurfacing Low pressure drop HVAC air filters save energy Calculating energy cost savings Advice and insight on IAQ issues NEHES conference set for Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 Online data systems support Environment of Care readiness
February 2007	Condensate pan relining is good to go Getting the most from your HEPA filtration system HVAC standard nearing completion Product news: HVAC insulation with antimicrobial protection Fire barrier surveys ensure safety and can save costs Green building standard to be defined this year EPA funds multi-year effort to develop IAQ guidance NEHES spring seminar set for March 23
September 2006	Institutional, healthcare facilities need to watch for Legionella ASHRAE to offer building environment certification HVAC is going green Condensate pan relining update IAQ problem resolved by stricter attention to standards Updated healthcare facility guidelines released New England Healthcare Engineers to meet in October Katrina spawns new emergency preparedness standard
May 2006	Inspect HVAC components, and then clean if needed Electrical testing requirements in healthcare facilities Research update on relining failing condensate pans Asthma moves toward the forefront as a key IAQ issue Massachusetts mold mandates New green building standard; question on air conditioning testing Cochrane Ventilation receives NADCA safety award
February 2006	Rising energy costs make retrocommissioning attractive Developing an infection control risk assessment plan Update: unannounced surveys; fire dampers Getting HVAC systems ready for spring The standard for HVAC system cleaning ASHRAE standards supplement available in March New manual improves understanding of ASHRAE’s ventilation standard School building assessment tool from the EPA
November 2005	Fire damper inspection proposed changes Isolation rooms help facilities prepare for emergencies Cleaning coils increases comfort and reduces costs Mercury rule update Making the case for preventive maintenance Shiny kitchen exhaust hoods are not enough
April 2005	New Cochrane Ventilation website JCAHO seminar on April 27 Rebalance to save energy costs Preparing HVAC units for the cooling season Underrating HVAC air filtration system cuts energy costs CVI testing new product for relining failing condensate pans
February 2005	In-house staff can resolve IEQ issues before they arise When to call in the IEQ experts Emergency preparedness and isolation rooms On-site IEQ seminars now available Fire damper surveys on the rise Forensic imaging needs grow
October 2004	Indoor environmental quality goes beyond mold JCAHO enhancing its HVAC standard UV light revisited: keeping units clean New mold guidelines from AIHA Cleaning condensate pans
August 2004	Good IAQ starts with a baseline building audit Outsourcing emergency preparedness AFE aids facility managers in New England CVI wins safety award for third consecutive year
June 2004	Green buildings bolster IAQ awareness Emergency containment starts with a plan Turn on heat to prevent mold growth in summer Building commissioning saves operating costs Communication is key to IAQ management Mike Hickey: Education minimizes IAQ problems
April 2004	Common sense should prevail when treating mold New HVAC guidelines for healthcare facilities It’s spring: time to clean HVAC units ASHRAE setting HVAC inspection guidelines Add forensic imaging to your vocabulary Kitchen exhaust can damage roofs