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HEPA Filter Classes Explained

HireAVac team · 6/13/2026

H13 vs H14, what 99.97% means, and why filter class matters for compliance.

# HEPA Filter Classes Explained A HEPA filter is defined by capture efficiency at the most-penetrating particle size. H13 captures 99.95%; H14 captures 99.995%. For most abatement and ICRA work, H13 is required and documented.
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