It could be a lot of air which needs to be exhausted which brings in the need for make up air.
Kitchen ventilation guidelines vancouver. These grease laden vapors are prone to catching fire and therefore must be exhausted through special exhaust hoods governed by nfpa 96. We also provide maintenance and repair services for commercial ventilation systems duct cleaning and equipment. General 1 1 intent these guidelines should be used when renovating an existing kitchen or designing a new kitchen. Objectives of mechanical ventilation to be effective mechanical ventilation systems must be able to.
Design of commercial kitchen ventilation. Ventilation flow criteria 11 extract air. Exchange indoor air with outdoor air. Supply air as part of the principal ventilation system every dwelling unit needs to be provided with a.
Commercial kitchen ventilation and energy management systems are one of our specialties. Most kitchen have grease laden vapors to be exhausted. The principal ventilation exhaust fan is not required to be a kitchen or bathroom fan but if it is it must meet the requirements outlined in the bc building code for both kitchen bathroom fans as well as the principal ventilation exhaust fan. We have completed many new ventilation installations for many of vancouver s finest establishments restaurants bars night clubs and cafes.
These guidelines are jointly issued by the chief building official1 fire and rescue services vancouver. Distribute ventilation air to most rooms of the house and exhaust air from kitchens bathrooms and laundry rooms. City affiliated facility kitchen design guidlines city of vancouver january 2018 appendix 2 city affiliated facility kitchens design guidelines included in the city of vancouver s social amenity design guidelines 1. Heat recovery ventilation guide for houses 2 1 1.
K2 kitchen ventilation details checklist cont d. Terms governing use reproduction and publication. Page 2 of 6 no. Kitchen 35 cfm bathrooms 24 cfm bath 12 cfm max design airflow greater of supply extract ph delivered ventilation exceeds ashrae 62 2 because ph sizes ventilation systems to meet actual loads not assuming a leaky envelope will provide any fresh air supply air.
Building permits for restaurant kitchen ventilation and fire protection systems restaurants cafés and businesses with commercial kitchens need city approved kitchen ventilation and fire protection systems to safely remove greasy vapours prevent grease build up and avoid serious fires.