- Author
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Metz, F. E.
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Pielert, J. H.
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Cooke, P. W.
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Walton, W. D.
- Title
- Health and Safety Considerations for Passive Solar Heated and Cooled Buildings.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NBSIR 82-2554,
August 1982,
65 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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buildings
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solar energy
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standards
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enforcement
- Abstract
- Passive solar buildings often introduce alternative construction techniques, and new materials and applications which presently have limited guidelines concerning safe application. This report discusses research conducted to pursue the nature of health and safety considerations in application of solar passive technology to buildings and how they would be affected by current building regulatory requirements. Health and safety considerations associated with solar passive systems are discussed including: indoor air quality; structural safety; fire safety; and environmental issues such as ventilation, illumination, temperature control, humidity and noise control. The report also identifies technical issues and research needs for addressing health and safety issues in passive solar technology.