Improve Your Air, Improve Your Building
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that our health should be a priority in our lives. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with allergy season approaching, now is a practical time to assess whether your building is properly ventilated. Proper steel building ventilation will address safety, health, and OSHA standards, equipping your workplace with accessories needed for production.
Reasons for Steel Building Ventilation
Safety and Health

In warehouses, factories, auto shops, and other workplaces, the quality of air may be compromised based on the nature of the work performed. For example, certain equipment may release fumes and gases that are dangerous for inhalation, may impact visibility, and may ignite. Debris from operations in the workplace may produce dust and other compromises to the air.
Ventilation is crucial for the safety of employees and customers as chemicals or fumes in the air may be flammable or may impact visibility. Ventilation is also crucial to health considering that compromised air quality may trigger pre-existing respiratory conditions or cause one to develop a condition. Also consider the spread of viruses and allergens such as COVID-19 and seasonal allergies—steel building ventilation will help keep the air fresh in the work environment.
OSHA
Depending on the industry, OSHA requires varying steel building ventilation installation. OSHA has very strict and specific regulations on air ventilation, citing factors such as exhaust for reasons to prioritize this when assembling or updating a steel building. Make sure your building is up to code, meeting or exceeding standards to ensure the safest possible work environment.
Steel Building Ventilation from DCI
Gravity Ventilation
Variety of Gravity Ridge Vents

- Galvanized Steel Construction
conforming
to Specification QQ-1-716 or Aluminum
Alloy Sheets meeting QQ A 359- 1/2” Mesh 19 Gauge Galvanized
Bird Screen - Conforms to Corp of Army
Engineers Bulletin
- 1/2” Mesh 19 Gauge Galvanized
- CE220.09 for Gravity Ventilators
Power Ventilation
- Standard units from 1/3 to 5 hp (4,100 to 43,100 cfm)
- Extra heavy duty components and frame with durable powder coat finish
- Unique fastening system for easy field adjustment
- Direct-drive or Belt-drive
- Blade diameters from 24” to 84”
- Motor and drive either recessed in the curb or
mounted outside the airstream when specified - 1/4 to 20 horsepower
- Single and 3 phase Motors
- Open Drip-Proof (ODP), Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
(TEFC), Totally Enclosed Ball Bearing (TEBB) or
Explosion-Proof as required
The Best Option for Equipping Your Building
DCI: A Group of Specialists with Your Best Interest in Mind
DCI is here to supply you with the best products on the market while being a resource available to you when choosing steel building accessories. Our team is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about helping businesses like yours, and our mission is to help equip your building for better operations and a safer workplace. Small details make a big difference, so let our specialists guide you to the perfect steel building ventilation system for your facility.
Our experienced team is ready to help guide you through this process. With a deep expertise on these products and a passion for equipping companies with the best possible fit, count on Design Components Inc. To speak with an expert ready to help you, give us a call today at (800) 868-9910 or by requesting a quote on our website. Learn more by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.