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Kitchen ventilation dw172. Over the years it has expanded to include legislative changes and new standards and is widely regarded as the most authoritative industry specification specifically for commercial kitchens. The besa ventilation group recently carried out a review process. Dw 1 72 specification for kitchen ventilation systems foreword barrypollard chairman ductwork group heating and ventilating contractors association since its publication in 1999 the hvca standardfor kitchen ventilation systems dw 171 has sold an impressive 2 300 copies. Remove excess hot air and bring in cool clean air so the working environment is comfortable inadequate ventilation can cause lethargy and.
Dw 172 provides comprehensive guidance to the design installation and maintenance of kitchen ventilation systems in commercial properties. Remove cooking fumes at source ie at the appliance. Specification for kitchen ventilation systems reflects current legislations and the latest cooking techniques and design of catering equipment by all sections of the catering industry. Effective kitchen ventilation systems the objectives of an effective kitchen ventilation system are to.
In 1999 the besa standard for kitchen ventilation systems dw 171 was introduced to the industry. The dw 172 is the industries go to guide for kitchen ventilation design and sets the benchmark for safe and effective ventilation in commercial kitchens. Kitchen ventilation systems in 1999 by hvca dw 172 revised and published as a specification for kitchen ventilation systems in 2005 dw 172 revision in progress. The awaited new revision of the specification for kitchen ventilation systems dw 172 from besa the building engineering services association was officially launched earlier this month january 2018.