ASHRAE Government Affair Articles
Copyright Alliance Supports Pro-Codes Act
On October 14, the Copyright Alliance published a blog celebrating World Standards Day, emphasizing the importance of standards and their impact on public safety. The blog also discussed the importance of copyright protections for standards, highlighting the Pro Codes Act, H.R.4072. This legislation would ensure copyright protection for standards when they are incorporated into laws or regulations. ASHRAE is a strong supporter of the Pro Codes Act and the protection of intellectual property it offers Standards Development Organizations. More information on the blog and copyright protections can be found here.
ASRHAE’s Leadership in Bridging Decarbonization and Health in Built Environment Highlighted
ASHRAE President Bill McQuade’s comments at the International WELL Building Institute’s Healthy Building Policy Summit were recently featured in national coverage of the event. Addressing the competing priorities inherent in improving building health while decarbonizing, McQuade said “there’s no reason that both can’t be done simultaneously” and shared ASHRAE resources to help building operators achieve that goal. Demonstrating ASHRAE’s leadership, President McQuade highlighted ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 62.2, Standards for Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality and guidance for building operators and maintenance staff to ensure the best possible outcomes but also noted that only one state fully uses them in their building codes.
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