DV-80-05-3 (RP-223) -- Contaminant Level Control in Parking Garages PDF

This paper presents the results of a research program that was conducted for ASHRAE by TRC-Environmental Consultants, Inc. The purpose of the study was to provide information on the effectiveness of existing ASHRAE ventilation guidelines for maintaining acceptable air pollutant levels and to develop a methodology for including economic utilization of energy in the consideration of future guidelines.

This study has focused on carbon monoxide (CO). Other pollutants such, as sulfates, oxides of nitrogen and odorous compounds also affect air quality, but CO is universally associated with garage operation and is generally seen as the major health factor.