Are CO2 meters mandatory?
In some countries around us, such as Belgium for example, CO2 meters are mandatory in various public areas. The underlying reason is that there is less contamination from corona when there is proper ventilation. This can be measured with a CO2 meter. We strongly recommend using this tool for a healthy indoor climate, even though it is not mandatory in our country. There are many advantages to using a ventilation meter. Do you want to know how a CO2 meter works? Read it in this blog.
CO2 meters mandatory in the Netherlands
On 3 February 2022, it was announced that every classroom in primary and secondary education in the Netherlands will have a CO2 meter. CO2 meters already purchased earlier will be reimbursed. Read more about it in the article 'CO2 meter in every classroom'.
Where are CO2 meters mandatory in Belgium?
CO2 meters are not mandatory everywhere in Belgium, although they are strongly recommended by the Belgian government. However, there are some places where CO2 meters have been mandatory for some time. For instance, CO2 meters have been mandatory in hairdressing salons since 13 February 2021. CO2 monitors are only mandatory there if windows and doors cannot be left open permanently. In addition, from 9 June 2021, air quality monitors are also mandatory in pubs, restaurants, banquet halls, discotheques, nightclubs, sports canteens and fitness centres. Since 1 September 2021, CO2 meters are also mandatory in sports locker rooms. CO2 meters must be placed in a place that is visible to everyone, this is monitored.
CO2 causes health problems
High CO2 levels cause various complaints. Do you ever notice that a room is stuffy, your concentration is not optimal and you become drowsy? This is most likely due to too high a CO2 level in a room. Read more about health complaints and guidelines for CO2 levels in indoor spaces here. To prevent these complaints, it is important to measure the air quality in your home. You can do this, for instance, with the EnviSense CO2 monitor. Besides CO2, this monitor also measures temperature and humidity in a room. Humidity levels that are too high contribute to mould in a room. Curious about the 3 indispensable tips for a healthy indoor climate? Read more about them here!
CO2 monitor in fight against corona
When CO2 levels are high, corona gets a chance to spread. Poor air quality creates a high risk that aerosols (small droplets of saliva) can be transmitted to others. A healthy indoor climate prevents this. When you use an air quality meter, you will be notified when you need to ventilate. If you are going to buy a CO2 meter for your home, you do want to make sure you get one that meets your needs and wants. So which one fits that best?
We at Ventilatieland have been the largest in air quality in the Netherlands for over 20 years and are proud to call ourselves specialists. We are therefore happy to share our knowledge on carbon dioxide and other air quality meters with you, so check out our Top 5 CO2 meters or contact us for no-obligation advice. When you have CO2-controlled ventilation, a ventilation system ensures that more polluted air is automatically removed as soon as the CO2 level rises. For a healthy indoor climate, an air purifier is an excellent complement to ventilation. Where ventilation provides fresh air, air purifiers ensure that pollen, hair, dust mites, bacteria and viruses - including corona - are removed from the air. Air purifiers can provide great comfort to people suffering from symptoms such as hay fever, asthma and copd.
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