Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Consultancy & Project Management

Whether you require a complete new-build specification, a system retrofit feasibility study, or expert assistance navigating stringent local authority planning conditions, our technical team works entirely on your behalf. We facilitate the procurement process, specify the exact technical requirements, and can fully manage the appointed contractors to ensure your kitchen ventilation system is delivered safely, efficiently, and strictly to code.

DW/172 & BS 6173 Compliant System Design & Specification

Navigating UK building control and Environmental Health requirements is a complex undertaking. Every kitchen ventilation system we design and specify adheres strictly to BESA DW/172 (Specification for Kitchen Ventilation Systems), which is the definitive industry benchmark for commercial catering environments.

Our independent consultancy approach guarantees:

• Precise Airflow Calculations: We calculate exact capture velocity and airflow requirements based on thermal loads, fuel types (gas, electric, solid fuel), and heavy-duty cooking equipment layouts before contractors even bid on the work.
• BS 6173 & IGEM/UP/19 Compliance: We specify the exact integration requirements for certified gas interlock systems, ensuring the design mandates automatic gas shut-off in the event of extraction failure.
• Fire Safety & Grease Management: Ductwork routing and specification in accordance with TR19® Grease guidance for cleaning and fire safety, dictating where contractors must install fire dampers and access doors.

Expert Specification: Extraction Canopies, Ductwork & Supply Air

A high-performance kitchen environment relies on a flawlessly engineered air budget. As your consultants, we specify the exact equipment required for your space, ensuring contractors quote for and install the correct solutions.

Extraction Canopy Specification

We dictate the precise build quality and dimensions for your extraction canopies to ensure contractors meet our rigorous standards:

• Wall-mounted, island, and low-headroom canopy design parameters.
• Mandating Grade 304/430 stainless steel construction with smooth, cleanable surfaces.
• Specification of high-efficiency baffle grease filters, removable drain trays, and high-temperature recessed LED task lighting.

Make-Up Air (Supply Air) Solutions

To prevent negative pressure issues, draughty doorways, and poor canopy performance, we specify dedicated air input systems:

• Filtered make-up air units designed to introduce conditioned outside air into the kitchen environment.
• Low-noise inline supply fans with appropriate speed controllability.
• Integration of electric or low-temperature hot water (LTHW) heating coils for winter tempering.

Planning-Approved Odour & Noise Control Consultancy

Local authorities across the UK routinely impose strict planning conditions regarding odour discharge and acoustic impact, particularly for commercial premises situated beneath or near residential developments. Peak Ventilation provides the vital technical reports and system specifications required to satisfy EMAQ+ (Control of Odour and Noise from Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems) guidelines and local council Environmental Health departments.

• Odour Mitigation Strategy: We design and specify multi-stage filtration solutions to eliminate grease and smoke prior to atmospheric discharge. This includes coarse pre-filters, carbon panel or bag filters, UV-C neutralisation modules, and Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP).
• Acoustic Attenuation: We calculate and specify the necessary inline duct silencers, anti-vibration mounts, and acoustic fan enclosures required to satisfy strict background noise level constraints.
• High-Level Discharge: Flue and riser design guidance to meet council discharge height guidelines where required.

Kitchen Ventilation Upgrades, Modifications & Feasibility

If your existing kitchen ventilation system is struggling with excess heat, heavy condensation, or failing noise and odour inspections, Peak Ventilation provides comprehensive diagnostic and feasibility services:

• System Diagnostics: Independent assessment of underperforming kitchen ventilation systems, identifying bottlenecks in ductwork or failing fan units.
• Upgrade Specifications: Specifying energy-efficient EC (Electronically Commutated) motor fans or inverter drives to reduce ongoing energy costs and meet modern ErP directives.
• Contractor Tendering: We draft the scope of works for canopy and ductwork extensions, allowing you to get accurate, comparable quotes from installation contractors.

Why Appoint Peak Ventilation as Your Consultant?

• Independent Expertise: We design and specify the kitchen ventilation system that is best for you, completely independent of contractor markups or preferred equipment brands.
• Contractor Procurement & Oversight: We can tender the specified works to trusted installation contractors and manage the project on your behalf from start to finish.
• UK-Wide Technical Support: Expert knowledge of local planning portals, environmental health officers (EHO), and building control sign-offs.
• Quality Assurance: We verify comprehensive O&M manuals, commissioning certificates, and airflow test reports provided by contractors upon project completion to ensure you get exactly what was specified.