EN 16282-5:2017
(Main)Equipment for commercial kitchens - Components for ventilation in commercial kitchens - Part 5: Air duct; Design and dimensioning
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of the air duct in commercial kitchens, including technical safety, ergonomic and hygienic features.
This European Standard is applicable to ventilation systems in commercial kitchens, associated areas and other installations processing foodstuffs intended for commercial use. Kitchens and associated areas are special rooms in which meals are prepared, where tableware and equipment is washed, cleaned and food is stored and food waste areas.
This European Standard is applicable to kitchen ventilation systems except those used in domestic kitchens.
A method of verification of each requirement is also specified.
Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this standard should be checked by way of inspection and/or measurement.
NOTE Please note the possible existence of additional or alternative local national regulations on installation, appliance requirements and inspection, maintenance and operation.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Jul-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 156 - Ventilation for buildings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 156/WG 14 - Ventilation of commercial kitchens
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 16282-5:2017 - part of the CEN series on equipment for commercial kitchens - specifies design, construction and operation requirements for air ducts used in commercial kitchen ventilation systems. It applies to ventilation in commercial kitchens and associated food-processing areas (not domestic kitchens) and covers technical safety, fire protection, ergonomic and hygienic features. Each requirement includes a method of verification, typically by inspection and/or measurement.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: For commercial kitchen ventilation, exhaust/outlet and supply/outside air ducts; not for domestic kitchens.
- Functional design:
- Minimise pressure loss through smooth internal joints, no sudden cross‑section changes and an inner bend radius ≥ 100 mm; angle changes < 45° where possible.
- Avoid flexible ducts in kitchens (difficult to clean); certain outlet caps (e.g., “Chinaman’s hat”) are prohibited.
- Dimensioning uses flow‑velocity guide values (see standard) while considering allowable sound pressure and pressure loss.
- Air leakage:
- Supply/outside ducts: at least air leakage class B (EN 12237 / EN 1507).
- Extract/outlet ducts: air leakage class C (EN 12237 / EN 1507 / EN 13779).
- Materials & construction:
- Recommended materials include stainless steel (per EN 10088‑1), galvanised steel or suitable concrete with cleanable surfaces.
- Mounting: galvanised supports with sound insulation, minimum M10 threaded rods; avoid galvanic contact between dissimilar metals.
- Fire protection:
- Ducts must resist deformation in fire; allow for thermal expansion (restrained spans ideally ≤ 5 m or use compensators).
- Ducts penetrating fire-resisting elements must match the fire resistance or incorporate shut‑off devices.
- Hygiene & maintenance:
- Keep duct runs short, linear and sloped to a drainable collection point; avoid underside longitudinal joints.
- Extract/outlet ducts must be aerosol‑tight; aerosol separation is required before aerosol enters ductwork.
- Silencers must be health‑safe, cleanable, liquid‑ and aerosol‑resistant and removable with basic tools.
- Verification: Inspection and/or measurement per the standard (e.g., EN 12599 for system handover).
Applications
Who uses EN 16282-5:2017:
- HVAC and kitchen ventilation designers and consultants
- Architects and building services engineers
- Equipment manufacturers (ductwork, silencers, dampers)
- Installers, commissioning engineers and facility managers
- Inspectors and regulatory authorities ensuring safe, hygienic kitchen exhaust systems
Practical benefits: improved energy efficiency, reduced fire risk, easier cleaning and maintenance, and compliance with European ductwork performance classes.
Related Standards
- EN 16282 series (Parts 1–8) - broader kitchen ventilation requirements
- EN 12237, EN 1507 (duct leakage/strength), EN 13779 (ventilation performance), EN 10088‑1 (stainless steels), EN 12599 (handover measurement) - all normatively referenced.
Note: Local national regulations or additional appliance/inspection rules may apply and should be checked alongside this standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16282-5:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Equipment for commercial kitchens - Components for ventilation in commercial kitchens - Part 5: Air duct; Design and dimensioning". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of the air duct in commercial kitchens, including technical safety, ergonomic and hygienic features. This European Standard is applicable to ventilation systems in commercial kitchens, associated areas and other installations processing foodstuffs intended for commercial use. Kitchens and associated areas are special rooms in which meals are prepared, where tableware and equipment is washed, cleaned and food is stored and food waste areas. This European Standard is applicable to kitchen ventilation systems except those used in domestic kitchens. A method of verification of each requirement is also specified. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this standard should be checked by way of inspection and/or measurement. NOTE Please note the possible existence of additional or alternative local national regulations on installation, appliance requirements and inspection, maintenance and operation.
This European Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of the air duct in commercial kitchens, including technical safety, ergonomic and hygienic features. This European Standard is applicable to ventilation systems in commercial kitchens, associated areas and other installations processing foodstuffs intended for commercial use. Kitchens and associated areas are special rooms in which meals are prepared, where tableware and equipment is washed, cleaned and food is stored and food waste areas. This European Standard is applicable to kitchen ventilation systems except those used in domestic kitchens. A method of verification of each requirement is also specified. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this standard should be checked by way of inspection and/or measurement. NOTE Please note the possible existence of additional or alternative local national regulations on installation, appliance requirements and inspection, maintenance and operation.
EN 16282-5:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.040.99 - Other kitchen equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16282-5:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 16890-2:2022, EN 12599:2012, EN 12237:2003, EN 10088-1:2023, EN ISO 16890-3:2024, EN ISO 16890-1:2016, EN 12097:2006, EN 1507:2006, EN ISO 16890-4:2022, EN 16798-3:2025, EN 16282-1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Großküchengeräte - Einrichtungen zur Be- und Entlüftung von gewerblichen Küchen - Teil 5: Luftleitungen - Gestaltung und DimensionierungÉquipement pour cuisines professionnelles - Éléments de ventilation pour cuisines professionnelles - Partie 5: Conduit d'air - Conception et dimensionnementEquipment for commercial kitchens - Components for ventilation in commercial kitchens - Part 5: Air duct - Design and dimensioning97.040.99Druga kuhinjska opremaOther kitchen equipment91.140.30VLVWHPLVentilation and air-conditioning systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16282-5:2017SIST EN 16282-5:2017en,fr,de01-oktober-2017SIST EN 16282-5:2017SLOVENSKI
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European foreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Normative references . 4 3 Terms and definitions . 4 4 Construction and function . 6 4.1 General . 6 4.2 Functional requirements. 6 4.3 Materials . 9 4.4 Mounting elements . 9 5 Safety requirements . 9 5.1 General . 9 5.2 Fire protection requirements . 10 6 Hygienic requirements. 11 6.1 General hygienic requirements . 11 6.2 Air treatment . 11 6.3 Cleaning . 11 6.4 Fans in extract air ducts . 13 7 Installation and operating instructions . 13 Bibliography . 15
Figure 1 — Chinamans hat type air outlet SIST EN 16282-5:2017
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