RESIDENTIAL

Supporting Healthier Living Environments

Homes are personal spaces. They are lived in continuously, often by families, children, and individuals with varying health needs.

UVC applications in residential settings are approached with caution, clarity, and respect for safety. Not every home environment requires UVC, and not every system is appropriate for occupied living spaces.

Responsible evaluation comes first.

THE RESIDENTIAL CONTEXT

Residential environments differ from commercial or institutional settings in important ways. Occupancy is continuous, spaces are smaller, and exposure tolerance is lower.

For this reason, any consideration of UVC in residential settings must take into account:

Residential use requires restraint and careful design.

WHERE UVC MAY BE CONSIDERED

In homes and residential buildings, UVC is generally considered only in indirect, controlled contexts.

Applications may support:

HVAC or air-handling components
unoccupied treatment cycles
sealed or contained systems
supplementary air-quality strategies

Direct exposure is avoided. Safety is prioritized above convenience.

SAFETY ABOVE ALL

Residential environments demand the highest level of care.

UVC Today emphasizes that improper use of UVC in homes can create risk. Systems must be selected, installed, and operated in alignment with safety guidance, and occupants must understand how and when systems function.

If safety cannot be assured, UVC should not be used.

SUPPORTING INFORMED HOME DECISIONS

UVC Today supports homeowners, property managers, and residential developers by providing clear guidance on when UVC may be appropriate — and when it is not.

Our role is to support informed, responsible decisions, not to encourage unnecessary installation.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS & MULTI-UNIT HOUSING

In multi-unit residential buildings, considerations expand to shared systems, common areas, and building-wide ventilation.

Any UVC application in these settings must balance individual safety with shared infrastructure and management responsibilities.