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 |