Saanich Schools Ventilation Updates
Ventilation System Improvements
Filters Upgraded
Upgraded to MERV-13 Filters., which filter down to 0.3 - 1.0 micron particle size.
Airflow
Air exchanges increased to a minimum of 25% outside air exchange. CO2 sensor adjustments allow for fresh air intake to be increased to 100% clean air exchanges when required.
CO2 Setpoint Lowered
Lowered the setpoint in all buildings from 1000 parts per million (ppm) to 800ppm to ensure a higher concentration of outside air during occupancy.
Ventilation Hours Expanded
Expanded ventilation operating hours to be from 6 am - 8 pm (some schools expanding to 11 pm to account for custodial staff and events after hours). Extending hours ensures schools are flushed with clean air before students arrive and after students leave.
Elementary Schools:
Ventilation Overview - Brentwood
Ventilation Overview - Cordova Bay
Ventilation Overview - Deep Cove
Ventilation Overview - Keating
Ventilation Overview - Lochside
Ventilation Overview - Prospect Lake
Middle Schools:
Ventilation Overview - Bayside
Ventilation Overview - North Saanich
Ventilation Overview - Royal Oak
Secondary Schools:
Ventilation Overview - Claremont
Ventilation Overview - Parkland
Ventilation Overview - Stelly's
Other sites:
Ventilation Overview - ILC Saanichton