Approved Document F: Ventilation

Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the building regulations.

Part F contains guidance on building ventilation.

The Approved Document can be downloaded below along with the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide which gives guidance on design and commissioning of mechanical ventilation systems. Other additional guidance is also available below.

Part F

Published 1 December 2010

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Additional Guidance

LABC Guidance

Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide (2010 Edition)

BCA Guidance

BCA Technical Guidance Note 17: Evidence of Mechanical Flow Rate Testing—Testing of Fixed Fans

BCA Technical Guidance Note 20: Ensuring adequate ventilation to naturally-ventilated dwellings with high levels of as-built air permeability

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