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Kitchen extractor building regulations. An extractor fan filters the air it draws in before releasing the air through an outside vent. 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. What s new 3 12 24 72. 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.
Just moved home or about to renovate your living and kitchen space. Home forums how to. Kitchen utility bathroom with or without wc 2 500 mm equivalent area. Habitable room 5 000 mm equivalent area.
Building regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by specifying the functional requirements for their design and construction. Building regulations and planning permission kitchen extractor fan building regs discussion in building regulations and planning permission started by cornerstone 20 nov 2018. The trend for opening up a property removing walls to get that amazing feeling of space as well as making your mark on your home or a new house continues to grow however going open plan can be a building regulations minefield. The area varies on the type of room.
A recirculation hood filters the air neutralises odours and then releases the air back into the kitchen. Must i install an extractor fan. Whole building this is also known as trickle ventilation which can be incorporated in to the head of the window framework or by some other means. My profile my preferences my mates.
A kitchen will meet the regulations if the air is extracted externally and provides the extraction airflow rate outlined in the government s approved document but will not meet regulations is the hood simply. There are various issues you may come up against but the key focus is always fire safety. 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. A kitchen will meet the regulations if the air is extracted externally but wont if it just recirculates air arouynd the kitchen.
Building regulations that came into force in april 2006 state that extract ventilation must be fitted in. Building regulations that came into force in april 2006 state that extract ventilation must be fitted in kitchens built from that date. To comply with building regs if it is a new or altered space you will.