Incorporating adequate ventilation into a building

The article looks at the attitude of UK building regulations to ventilation, summarising sections F, G and H of the 1985 regulations. Part F concerns ventilation of dwellings, buildings which contain dwellings, rooms containing sanitary conveniences and bathrooms, as well as provision of ventilation forthe roof space. Particular attention is given to the demand for ventilation from heating appliances, including open solid fuel appliances, cooker and open flued appliances. Part H concerns drainage and waste disposal regulations, including recommendations for length of pipe work for sink waste, washbasin and bath.