Catering and cooking can produce significant amounts of fumes and vapours as well as large amounts of heat.
Commercial kitchen ventilation building regulations. Regulations 1992 these regulations require that employers provide effective and suitable ventilation in every enclosed workplace. Type ii hoods manage non grease vapors such as what is produced from a dishwasher. There are two types of ventilation hoods that appear in commercial kitchens. 8 reasons restaurants need a make up air unit for the kitchen.
The guide to commercial kitchen extraction systems. And of course you ll probably need one to comply with nyc commercial kitchen ventilation regulations and pass building and health inspections. They are aptly named type i and type ii hoods. This includes kitchens which need ventilation to create a safe and comfortable working environment.
The choice to some extent will be dependent upon whether it is a new build or existing build this is explored more in the draft 2010 part f building regulations. For toilets only purge ventilation an opening window door on an external wall meeting the requirements specified in appendix 2 of approved document f ventilation. Any new kitchen bathroom or shower room utility room or toilet should be provided with a means of extract ventilation to reduce condensation and remove smells. Ventilation 2010 edition incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments ref.
If a kitchen fire is caused as a result of an inadequate or poorly maintained extraction system your insurance company will dispute any claim you make. Kitchen extraction systems in kitchens serve several. 4 commercial kitchen ventilation regulations and practices. Kitchens where a lots of frying takes place are especially vulnerable to fire risk.
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. While you should always check with official national and local fire codes we ve compiled a few answers for frequently asked questions to help you understand what to pay attention to when it comes to your kitchen ventilation. 10 ventilation in catering kitchens1 and current guidance issued by building engineering services association besa formerly hvca specification for kitchen ventilation systems dw172 2 on design specification for ventilation systems with gas supplies. Type i hoods are installed over cooking appliances that produce airborne grease.
This information sheet also incorporates guidance. Food premises and equipment australia only purpose this standard sets out requirements for food premises and equipment that if complied with will facilitate compliance by food businesses with the food safety requirements of standard 3 2 2 food safety practices and general requirements.