1. Environmental Criteria
The following data provides the designer with general values for ventilation rates (since introduction of compuslory non-smoking laws).
The table below provide only the estimated data (ventilation rates) in accordance with the latest industry regulations and standards.
In order to know the exact data, make calculations for your building, please contact us.
2. Ventilation Rates
| Space Type | Fresh Air Rate |
| Shops, Open Plan Office * | 10 L/s |
| Residences Hotel Bedrooms * | 10 L/s |
| Private Officers & Cafeteria * | 10 L/s |
| Conference Rooms | 10 L/s |
| Restaurants | 10 L/s |
| Board Rooms | 15 L/s |
| Corridors | 10 L/s/m2 |
| Kitchen (domestic) | 10 L/s/m2 |
| Kitchen (commercial) | 10 L/s/m2 |
| Toilets ** | 10 L/s/m2 |
| * These figures based upon CIBSE Guide Section A1 can be increased to 15 L/s per person to meet the current general demand for increased ventilation rates. | |
| ** See Statutory Regulations and Local Authority Byelaws | |
At REMARS, we use industry standards, regulations to help measure effective Ventilation Rates for buildings. Call us or send us email to help you properly size new HVAC equipment.
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Written by REMARS Engineering Team
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REMARS is a multidisciplinary MEP consulting team specialising in HVAC design, BIM integration, and complex engineering projects across commercial, industrial, and energy sectors.
