You were particularly interested in those with performance standards such as specific ventilation requirements. This memo discusses broader initiatives in Illinois, Maine, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. These initiatives generally do not include specific performance standards. However, Illinois has specific recommendations, which apply to all buildings, for such variables as ventilation, temperature, humidity, and contaminants.
Maine requires annual inspection of school heating and ventilation systems.
Schools that receive state assistance for energy conservation must address compliance with current industry ventilation standards. Washington requires that the ventilation and filtration equipment installed in a school actually be used. The replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in schools must comply with the state's Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code. The program also has an interagency working group, with a subgroup focusing on school issues. They recommend that buildings be kept at 68 to 75 degrees in the winter and 73 to 79 degrees in the summer.