HVAC Installation Qualification (IQ) | Pharma HVAC Qualification Course – Section 5

Welcome to Section 5 of the HVAC Qualification Course by Pharmatalks. In this section, we explain the key requirements of HVAC Installation Qualification (IQ) in pharmaceutical and cleanroom facilities. Installation Qualification confirms that the HVAC system, equipment, components, instruments, ducts, filters, dampers, and control panels have been installed according to approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and GMP expectations. Topics covered in this section: • What is HVAC Installation Qualification (IQ)? • Purpose of IQ in pharmaceutical facilities • HVAC equipment identification and tagging • Verification of AHU installation • Ductwork, dampers, filters, and control panel checks • Review of approved drawings and technical specifications • Calibration status of instruments and sensors • Equipment manuals, certificates, and vendor documentation • Installation checklist preparation • Common IQ deviations and documentation errors This section helps you understand how to verify that an HVAC system is properly installed before starting Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ). Subscribe to Pharmatalks for practical training on pharmaceutical HVAC, GMP, cleanrooms, validation, qualification, and quality assurance.