Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy.

Table 1: Recommended carbon dioxide concentrations in indoor air
CO2 concentration (ppm) Recommended quality rating
300-400 Typical background (atmospheric) concentrations
600 Good indoor quality
800 BSRIA control level for acceptable indoor air quality (short-term exposure)
1000 WHO (1984) concentration of limited or no concern (short-term exposure)
5000 8 h occupational exposure limit
6600 and above WHO (1984) concentration of concern (short-term exposure)