Wildfire IAQ: Managing Smoke in Occupied Buildings - August 14th, 2025

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Course Type: Complimentary Session
Date & Time: August 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)
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Province: WEB

Webinar Description

This webinar will provide practical guidance for building owners, operators, and facility managers on managing indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events. Drawing from real-world case studies and current trends, the session will explore how smoke infiltrates buildings, the health impacts on occupants, and effective strategies for mitigation—including HVAC configuration, filtration upgrades, portable air cleaner use, and remote IAQ monitoring.

We will also introduce key guidance from ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024, which outlines best practices for protecting occupants through HVAC design and operation, and the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Guideline for Managing the Impacts of Wildfires on Buildings, which provides actionable recommendations for filtration, operational readiness, and smoke response based on Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) levels. Participants will leave with tools to assess readiness and implement effective response plans to safeguard occupant health during wildfire smoke events.

Webinar Outline

In this webinar, we will cover the following:

  • Wildfire Trends
  • Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
  • Smoke and Occupied Buildings
  • Monitoring Smoke and Mitigation Strategies
  • Taking Action
  • What can we do to be prepared?

Who Should Attend?

  • Facility Managers
  • Building Owners

Webinar Host

Stephen Booth, CET, LEED AP
Executive Vice President, GTA & SWO Indoor Environmental Quality

Stephen Booth is the Executive Vice President of Indoor Environmental Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Hazardous Materials at Pinchin Ltd., where he has been a driving force since 1993. With a background in Architectural Technology and credentials as a C.E.T. and LEED AP, Stephen has led some of the most complex environmental projects in Canada, including large-scale mould remediation, lead abatement at firing ranges, and fire restoration in high-rise buildings. A recognized leader in the field, he is equally passionate about mentoring emerging professionals and advancing innovation in environmental health and safety.

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