Commercial Hospital-Grade Air Sterilization in Glendale

Healthy air is mission‑critical for Glendale businesses. From wildfire smoke and seasonal viruses to everyday VOCs and odors, your indoor air quality (IAQ) directly affects occupant health, productivity, and brand trust. #1 AC Guys engineers hospital‑grade air sterilization into commercial HVAC systems, combining validated technologies with smart controls to deliver cleaner, safer air without sacrificing efficiency.

Why hospital‑grade air sterilization matters

Commercial buildings see high occupancy, variable ventilation, and frequent outside‑air challenges. Hospital‑grade strategies—HEPA H13/H14 filtration, UV‑C germicidal irradiation, controlled pressurization, and higher air changes per hour—help reduce airborne pathogens, allergens, smoke particles, and odors. Our designs target the sweet spot: measurable IAQ improvement, code compliance, and lifecycle energy savings.

Technologies we deploy

• HEPA H13/H14 filtration: capture fine particulates and aerosols; configured for central AHUs or critical zones.
• UV‑C germicidal irradiation: in‑duct coil/surface treatment and air‑stream irradiation; upper‑air UV‑C for high‑risk zones.
• MERV‑13 to MERV‑16 filter retrofits: tightened filtration with fan curve verification to protect airflow and equipment.
• Ventilation and ACH optimization: outside‑air delivery and air changes aligned with ASHRAE 62.1 and 241‑2023.
• Positive/negative pressure control: isolation of sick rooms, wellness areas, labs, and back‑of‑house spaces.
• Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS): decouple ventilation and sensible loads for superior IAQ and efficiency.
• Smart IAQ monitoring: continuous CO2, PM2.5, VOCs, temperature, and RH with alerts and dashboards.
• Controls and BMS integration: demand‑controlled ventilation, UV‑C interlocks, filter pressure monitoring, and schedules.
• Targeted portable HEPA for hotspots: engineered placements to supplement central systems where needed.
• Coil hygiene and drain management: biofilm control and moisture management to preserve air cleanliness.

Engineer‑led design‑build process

• Discovery and risk profile: occupancy, activities, space classification, and existing HVAC audit.
• IAQ baseline and goals: particulate counts, CO2 trends, and ventilation mapping to set measurable targets.
• Concept and load modeling: filtration pressure drops, fan curves, UV‑C dosage, and ACH simulations.
• Detailed engineering: stamped drawings, sequences of operation, safety interlocks, and commissioning plan.
• Installation with minimal downtime: phased work, temporary ventilation, and tenant coordination.
• Commissioning and validation: functional testing, balancing, and post‑install IAQ verification.

Compliance and quality assurance

Our solutions align with ASHRAE 62.1 for ventilation and ASHRAE 241‑2023 for control of infectious aerosols, along with California Title 24, Cal/OSHA requirements, and Glendale municipal codes. We document design assumptions, submittals, and commissioning results so facility teams can operate with confidence and meet policy or audit needs.

Industries we serve in Glendale

• Corporate offices and coworking
• Medical, dental, and outpatient clinics
• Schools, tutoring centers, and childcare
• Gyms, yoga, and wellness studios
• Restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues
• Retail and customer‑facing spaces
• Film, media, and post‑production facilities
• Warehouses and light manufacturing
• Senior living and community centers

Trained at the source

Our team is factory‑trained at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China). This hands‑on manufacturer training, combined with our fourth‑generation engineering heritage and 80+ years of engineering experience, equips us to integrate advanced air sterilization into diverse HVAC platforms with precision.

Service area and response

We are local to Glendale and serve all of Los Angeles County, plus nearby Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Need rapid deployment? We offer expedited design, phased installation, and after‑hours work to keep your business running.

Maintenance, monitoring, and support

Clean air is not a one‑time project—it’s a managed program. We offer filter and UV‑lamp replacement schedules, coil cleaning, sensor calibration, and remote IAQ dashboards. Our maintenance plans include documented KPIs, pressure drop tracking, and quarterly IAQ snapshots, so stakeholders can see performance over time.

Safety and transparency

We specify technologies with proven efficacy and publish our assumptions and safety measures—UV‑C shielding, interlocks, and electrical protections. While no solution can eliminate all airborne risks, our engineered approach is designed to materially reduce exposure and improve comfort when installed and maintained as specified.

Get started

Request a no‑obligation onsite assessment in Glendale. You’ll receive an engineer‑level proposal outlining target ACH, filtration strategy, UV‑C sizing, controls, energy impact, timeline, and investment—so you can make a confident, data‑driven decision.

#1 AC Guys • Family‑owned • 80+ years in engineering • Complex commercial projects • Built for healthier air and reliable performance.