For example the minimum intermittent extract rate in a kitchen is 60l s or 30l s if adjacent to the hob and 15l s in a bathroom with table 1 1b providing continuous ventilation.
Kitchen extractor building regs. Building regulations and planning permission kitchen extractor fan building regs discussion in building regulations and planning permission started by cornerstone 20 nov 2018. We have the extractor fan above the tall bank of units on the wall rather than the ceiling. What are the chances that the inspector will actually check that the extractor really is vented to. Building regulations that came into force in april 2006 state that extract ventilation must be fitted in kitchens built from that date.
A recirculation hood filters the air neutralises odours and then releases the air back into the kitchen. So we are close to getting br sign off just wondering if we have a hurdle or not the kitchen which is part of a large open plan space circa 80sqm and in places double height does not currently have an extractor and i dont really want one. Building regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by specifying the functional requirements for their design and construction. And reading about the requirements from building regs.
Building regulations that came into force in april 2006 state that extract ventilation must be fitted in. We could fit the cover plates for the extractor insi. This was next to an opening window. If a bathroom or kitchen is to be provided in a room where there wasn t one before or you are knocking down a wall loadbearing or not building regulations approval is likely to be required to ensure the room will have adequate ventilation and drainage and meet requirements in respect of structural stability and electrical and fire safety.
Home forums how to. The kitchen will be open plan with air conditioning but that is not good enough to meet the regs. All rooms with a sink must have an extractor. Building regs and kitchen extraction 16 posts add message.
A kitchen will meet the regulations if the air is extracted externally but wont if it just recirculates air arouynd the kitchen. I had to have an extractor put in a utility room for it to pass building regs because i was told it had a sink. Must i install an extractor fan. Not quite to the ceiling and then it drops down to base units where the hob is.
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.