Fresh Air System (FAS)

Overview

The Home Ventilating Institute developed the Fresh Air System label to educate homeowners on the benefits of whole-house ventilation systems. Based on code adoptions, whole-house ventilation systems are now a requirement of roughly half of new, single-family homes and multifamily units in the United States. According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy, "whole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality." The Fresh Air System labels are distributed by the manufacturer with individual whole-house ventilation units and applied by an installer or builder.

The EPA provides guidance on outdoor air quality through their AirNow site to help homeowners determine the use of their fresh air ventilation system. If outdoor air quality is very poor, homeowners should turn off their whole-house ventilation system, otherwise, it should be left on at all times.

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Martin, Eric, Fenaughty, Karen, Parker, Danny, Lubiner, Michael, and Howard, Luke. "Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Control". United States. doi:10.2172/1420238. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1420238

Press Release

Learn about the NEW Fresh Air System Program and how it affects you and your home, Frequently Asked Questions, and see a sample of the FAS label and the instruction card that will come with your product.

Instructions on the NEW Fresh Air System Program, the installation requirements in accordance to ASHRAE Standard 62.2 or the 2018 International Mechanical Code, and a sample of the instruction card that will accompany the product from the manufacturer.

Learn about the NEW Fresh Air System Program created by the International Code Council in accordance with the ASHRAE Standard 62.2 or the 2018 International Mechanical Code, the rationale behind it, and recommendations on including with your products.