The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is a national body that represents the interests of everyone involved in the heating and ventilating markets. This includes air conditioning and refrigeration as well as general heating and ventilation. The Association produces a number of specifications and standards for industry use, designed to ensure that all its members are working to the same high levels and that clients can be confident in the quality of work they’re getting. The HVCA DW172 is a perfect example of this.

 

The HVCA DW172 specification deals specifically with kitchen ventilation systems and concentrates on the safe and efficient extraction of heat, fumes and vapour from commercial kitchens. Consequently, it’s a document that every kitchen manager should refer to before installing a new system, or upgrading and existing one. The standard very clearly lays out the things to consider, and includes details of relevant legislation or regulation where necessary. This helps to ensure that there is no scope for error when the extraction systems is designed and installed.

 

The first version of this standard, DW171, was issued in 1999. HVCA DW172 was issued in 2005 and is an updated version, taking into consideration changes in technology, process and products, as well as and updated regulations. That means that you can be sure you are accessing the best available information when it comes to the safe installation of extraction systems in your kitchen.

 

 

HVCA DW172 is best consulted before you go ahead and buy your system, because there are so many things to take into consideration. If, however, you already have a system installed, you may want to refer to HVCA DW172 to make sure that your installation is compliant. If not, talk to a specialist ventilation contractor about how to bring your system up to the required standard – you may be able to do this easily without having to buy a whole new system.

 

 

CK Direct is a member of the HVCA. DW172 is a key specification, and all our products, designs and installation services conform to the standard. As HVCA members, we are audited by a third party to ensure that we meet the appropriate standards and we also have access to education and training to ensure that we’re always offering the best possible advice to our clients. HVCA DW172 is an important part of our business, and we believe it should also be an important part of yours. Call us today on 0808 178 0001 to find out more about how we can help you build a safe extraction system.