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2.18.4.2.1 Compliance
MEV design, materials and sitework shall comply with the Technical Requirements. Issues to be taken into account include:
- relevant standards
- product certification
- operative competency.
8.4.2.1.1 Relevant standards
Relevant standards include:
BS 476 | Fire tests on building materials and structures |
BS EN 1365-2 | Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements. Floors and roofs |
BS EN 1366-3 | Fire resistance tests for service installations. Penetration seals |
BS EN ISO 12001 | Noise emitted by machinery and equipment |
Approved Document F England | Ventilation |
Technical handbook Scotland | Section 3 Ventilation |
Technical Booklet NI | Part K Ventilation |
8.4.2.1.2 Product certification
MEV appliances should hold a current assessment by an appropriate independent technical approvals authority accepted by NHBC confirming compliance with UK CA, UK NI or CE marking. A Declaration of Conformity detailing the standards the product complies with and documents should be available on request.
8.4.2.1.3 Operative competency
MEV systems should be installed by competent operatives who are:
- familiar with the system being installed, or
- certified to a standard acceptable to NHBC.
Last updated: 2nd January 2025