Cleanrooms Selected for the Study
| Room code | Rationale for room selection |
|---|---|
| A101 | These are wash up areas used for cleaning of used equipment. The rooms are characterized by a moist environment, which could potentially support fungal growth. |
| A102 | |
| A103 | In these areas large equipment is cleaned by a clean in place (CIP) process. These rooms are characterized by moist and warm environment, which could support germination of fungal spores. |
| A104 | |
| A105 | These are 2–8 °C cold rooms used for product processing. These areas were selected as representative cold areas. |
| A106 | |
| A107 | This is an airlock room, which interfaces to an unclassified area. The area could be at risk of fungal spores from close proximity of outside environment. |
| A108 | This is an autoclave and equipment preparation area. This room is characterized by dry and warm conditions. |
| A109 | This is a storage area, characterized by dry ambient conditions. The room has access to lift, which leads to an unclassified corridor within the building. The lift could pose a risk of transferring fungal spores from unclassified areas. |
| A110 | This is a room has a large number of fixed processing vessels. It is characterized by warm and moist conditions, which could support fungal growth. |