10 CO200-EU-EN-V1.1-11/11
CO
2
Levels and Guidelines
Non-Enforced Reference levels:
•
250 - 350 ppm – background (normal) outdoor air level
•
350- 1,000 ppm - typical level found in occupied spaces with good air exchange.
•
1,000 – 2,000 ppm - level associated with complaints of drowsiness and poor air.
•
2,000 – 5,000 ppm – level associated with headaches, sleepiness, and stagnant,
stale, stuffy air. Poor concentration, loss of attention, increased heart rate and
slight nausea may also be present.
•
>5,000 ppm – Exposure may lead to serious oxygen deprivation resulting in
permanent brain damage, coma and even death.
Regulatory exposure limits:
ASHRAE Standard 62-1989: 1000ppm: CO
2
concentration in occupied building should
not exceed 1000ppm.
OSHA: 5000ppm: Time weighted average over five 8-hour work days should not
exceed 5000ppm
Building bulletin 101 (Bb101): 1500ppm. UK standards for schools say that CO
2
at
averaged over the whole day (i.e. 9am to 3.30 pm) should not exceed 1500ppm.
Germany, Japan, Australia, UK: 5000ppm, 8 hours weighted average occupational
exposure limit is 5000ppm.
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