Building management system with infection modes operating using compliance standards

Abstract

Methods, systems, and machine-readable storage media for building standard compliance. One system includes a controller including one or more processors configured to receive an activation signal corresponding to an infection control mode (ICM). The one or more processors are further configured to initiate the ICM including activating one or more interventions, wherein the one or more interventions include operating HVAC equipment of the building to meet ICM requirements maintaining an environment corresponding to one or more infection control standards. The one or more processors are further configured to determine an infection risk score based on a performance of the HVAC equipment of the building based on the one or more infection control standards, wherein the infection risk score corresponds to an analysis of an environmental condition of the building and a target environmental condition based on the one or more infection control standards.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An HVAC system of a building comprising:
 a controller comprising one or more processors configured to:
 receive an activation signal corresponding to an infection control mode (ICM); 
 initiate the ICM comprising activating one or more interventions, wherein the one or more interventions comprise operating HVAC equipment of the building to meet ICM requirements maintaining an environment corresponding to one or more infection control standards; 
 determine an infection risk score based on a performance of the HVAC equipment of the building based on the one or more infection control standards, wherein the infection risk score corresponds to an analysis of an environmental condition of the building and a target environmental condition based on the one or more infection control standards; and 
 provide the infection risk score. 
   
     
     
         2 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the environmental condition correspond to one or more measured values of air quality parameters within the building, and wherein the one or more measured values is at least one of an air change rate per hour (ACH), a level of specific airborne contaminant, or a particulate matter (PM) concentration. 
     
     
         3 . The HVAC system of  claim 2 , wherein the target environmental condition corresponds to a predetermined value of the air quality parameters defined by the one or more infection control standards, wherein the one or more infection control standards are at least one of a ASHRAE standard or a government health standard. 
     
     
         4 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 determine a minimum energy solution that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards, wherein determining the minimum energy solution comprises:
 calculating one or more HVAC system parameters to balance between HVAC capacity and energy usage that satisfies the one or more infection control standards; 
 modifying the one or more HVAC system parameters based on conditions of the building in response to data collected from temporary sensors or permanent sensors installed within the building; and 
 monitoring and updating the minimum energy solution as the conditions of the building change. 
   
     
     
         5 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine at least one:
 a minimum operating cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards;   a minimum energy and maintenance cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards; or   a minimum sustainability cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards.   
     
     
         6 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 generate a graphical representation providing compliance levels of a plurality of spaces within the building, wherein the graphical representation comprises an indication of the infection risk score and an indication whether the plurality of spaces meeting the one or more infection control standards; and   operate the HVAC equipment based on changes in occupancy levels, wherein operating comprises adjusting HVAC system parameters.   
     
     
         7 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 in response to the environmental condition after a period of time being below or outside the one or more infection control standards, initiate additional infection control measures comprising at least one of activating in-room ultraviolet (UV) light units, increasing airflow of the HVAC system, adjusting an operation of an in-room air cleaning device, adjusting occupancy levels of the building, or adjusting filtration capabilities of the HVAC equipment.   
     
     
         8 . The HVAC system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 determine one or more spaces within the building as validated environments;   in response to determining the one or more spaces, monitor ICM data of the one or more spaces to assess a current state of the building; and   provide the current state of the building.   
     
     
         9 . An HVAC system of a building comprising:
 a controller comprising one or more processors configured to:
 receive an environmental dataset comprising indoor air quality (IAQ) data and one or more operational parameters or sensor readings of HVAC equipment of the building; 
 generate a clean air delivery metric for a target area of the building based on one or more parameters to satisfy one or more infection control standards comprising at least one of a room occupancy, a room volume, or a performance specification of the HVAC equipment; and 
 initiate a mode to assess compliance with the one or more infection control standards based on the clean air delivery metric. 
   
     
     
         10 . The HVAC system of  claim 9 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 in response to determining the clean air delivery metric is below a threshold, generate a notification comprising one or more recommendations to increase the clean air delivery metric.   
     
     
         11 . The HVAC system of  claim 10 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 generate and provide a recommendation for a maximum occupancy capacity of the target area based on the clean air delivery metric corresponding to an infection control mode (ICM) of the building; and   in response to the room occupancy exceeding the maximum occupancy capacity, provide one or more user devices an indication corresponding to the maximum occupancy capacity being exceeded.   
     
     
         12 . The HVAC system of  claim 9 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 calculate a target clean air delivery rate for the target area based on occupancy data and the one or more infection control standards.   
     
     
         13 . The HVAC system of  claim 9 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 validate a current state of the building comprising current infection control measures; and   generate and provide adjustments for compliance with the one or more infection control standards.   
     
     
         14 . The HVAC system of  claim 9 , wherein initiating the mode comprises:
 initiating a building inspection mode (BIM) to operate the HVAC equipment of the building to assess readiness of the HVAC system to transition into ICM.   
     
     
         15 . The HVAC system of  claim 9 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 determine an environmental condition of the building and a target environmental condition based on an analysis of the clean air delivery metric against the one or more infection control standards; and   generate and provide a graphical representation displaying compliance levels of at least the target area of the building, wherein the graphical representation comprises an indication of the clean air delivery metric and an indication whether the target area meets the one or more infection control standards.   
     
     
         16 . A method, comprising:
 receiving, by one or more processing circuits, an activation signal corresponding to an infection control mode (ICM);   initiating, by the one or more processing circuits, the ICM comprising activating one or more interventions, wherein the one or more interventions comprise operating HVAC equipment of a building to meet ICM requirements maintaining an environment corresponding to one or more infection control standards;   determining, by the one or more processing circuits, an infection risk score based on a performance of the HVAC equipment of the building based on the one or more infection control standards, wherein the infection risk score corresponds to an analysis of an environmental condition of the building and a target environmental condition based on the one or more infection control standards; and   providing, by the one or more processing circuits, the infection risk score.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the environmental condition correspond to one or more measured values of air quality parameters within the building, and wherein the one or more measured values is at least one of an air change rate per hour (ACH), a level of specific airborne contaminant, or a particulate matter (PM) concentration. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the target environmental condition corresponds to a predetermined value of the air quality parameters defined by the one or more infection control standards, wherein the one or more infection control standards are at least one of a ASHRAE standard or a government health standard. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 determining, by the one or more processing circuits, a minimum energy solution that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards, wherein determining the minimum energy solution comprises:
 calculating one or more HVAC system parameters to balance between HVAC capacity and energy usage that satisfies the one or more infection control standards; 
 modifying the one or more HVAC system parameters based on conditions of the building in response to data collected from temporary sensors or permanent sensors installed within the building; and 
 monitoring and updating the minimum energy solution as the conditions of the building change. 
   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 determining, by the one or more processing circuits, a minimum operating cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards;   determining, by the one or more processing circuits, a minimum energy and maintenance cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards; and   determining, by the one or more processing circuits, a minimum sustainability cost that is compliant with the one or more infection control standards.