A new voluntary state program rolling out in Colorado offers props to businesses that go above and beyond in implementing added COVID-19 mitigation strategies. The 5 Star State Certification Program encourages businesses to do more than is required by health and safety guidelines in order to decrease COVID-19 transmission. For example, this may involve steps toward improving indoor air quality with HEPA filtration, such installing as a commercial ISO-Aire purification unit to remove up to 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens and pollutants. In return for their overall investments, businesses earn perks – such as reopening sooner, increasing their occupancy, and receiving recognition within their communities for their proactive efforts.
So, in looking at the fitness category as one example, what exactly are some of the qualifications a gym owner would need to meet to achieve the Five Star status? One requirement by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) is to mandate a reservation system for improved tracing and monitoring. As for ventilation and air quality, there are currently no requirements. But studios and gyms that take steps to clean their indoor air with HVAC improvements, add HEPA filtration appropriate for the space, and/or leave windows open permanently would check the box toward their rewards. In a variety of settings, including many fitness studios, ISO-Aire clean air technology ensures 99.99 percent of harmful viruses, bacteria, pollen, mold, dust, and VOCs are captured and destroyed.
Each Colorado county has discretion over whether they will implement the program. Specifics on the framework of the 5 Star State Certification program established and managed by the CDPHE can be found here. There are specific checklists of mitigation strategies specific to businesses, gyms and fitness studios, restaurants, personal services, and indoor event management.
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