Ventilation

UK ventilation requirements by sector

Offices 6 ACH, retail 8, restaurants 10, gyms 12, kitchens 12+ — what Part F requires.

Air changes per hour (ACH) targets vary by occupancy and activity.

Building Regulations Part F enforces minimum fresh-air rates for new and refurbished spaces.

Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) can reclaim up to 90% of extracted heat.