INDOOR AIR QUALITY Legislation, State by State
Explore state-by-state IAQ requirements, proposed and enacted legislation, key compliance provisions, and what they mean for schools and building owners.
LEADERSHIP
SETTY is a national leader in Advanced Indoor Air Quality, having engineered over 5 Million square feet of space across the country.
Raj Setty, P.E., CxA, LEED AP, CDCMP
Raj Setty, President & Principal of SETTY, brings over 25 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry, with expertise in HVAC systems, building performance, commissioning, and sustainable design. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Commissioning Agent, LEED Accredited Professional, and Certified Data Centre Management Professional.
He serves as an ASHRAE Instructor, is a member of three ASHRAE technical and research committees, and chairs ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.7 (TC 9.7), Educational Facilities. The committee develops technical guidance on HVAC, indoor air quality (IAQ), and building-system performance for K-12 and higher-education facilities. Raj is also a contributing author of ASHRAE’s Design Guidance for Education Facilities: Prioritization for Advanced Indoor Air Quality, which provides school districts with a structured, priority-ranked framework for sequencing IAQ and ventilation improvements. His involvement in developing this guidance gives him direct insight into how industry recommendations can be translated into practical strategies for school environments.
Raj has also contributed to national industry initiatives through his work with the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force on Schools, which focused on guidance to help schools and other facilities maintain healthier indoor environments and prepare for future infectious disease events. This experience, combined with his broader technical leadership, has strengthened SETTY’s understanding of the relationship between building-system performance, indoor environmental quality, and occupant health. Raj has also presented on IAQ and building performance at national industry forums, sharing technical insights and strategies for creating healthier, more efficient, and resilient indoor environments.