This document covers means of ventilation within buildings other than dwellings, which includes both new and existing properties. The types of ventilation covered includes, extract, whole house, mechanical, and purge. Along with details of how commissioning and the providing of information needs to be supplied to both Building Control and the occupants.
Approved Document F – Volume 2
2021 edition: Valid from 15 June 2022
PDF file: 649 KB, 48 pages
The requirements in this edition of Approved Document F – Volume 2 are as follows:
F1(1) – Means of ventilation
There shall be adequate means of ventilation provided for people in the building.
Limits on application
Requirement F1 does not apply to a building or space within a building:
(a) into which people do not normally go;
(b) which is used solely for storage; or
(c) which is a garage used solely in connection with a single dwelling.
F1(2) – Means of ventilation
Fixed systems for mechanical ventilation and any associated controls must be commissioned by testing and adjusting as necessary to secure that the objective referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is met.
Limits on application
Requirement F1 does not apply to a building or space within a building:
(a) into which people do not normally go;
(b) which is used solely for storage; or
(c) which is a garage used solely in connection with a single dwelling.
Archived copies of Approved Document F
Approved Document F – 2010 edition incorporating 2010 and 2013 amendments
Valid from 6 April 2013 until 15 June 2022
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
PDF file: 684 KB, 63 pages
2013 amendments to the Approved Documents
Valid from 6 April 2013
PDF file: 478 KB, 54 pages
Approved Document F – 2010 edition incorpating 2010 amendments
Valid from 1 October 2010 until 6 April 2013
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
PDF file: 2.37 MB, 63 pages
Approved Document F – 2010 edition
Valid from 1 October 2010 until 1 October 2010
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
PDF file: 1.38 MB, 60 pages
Approved Document F – 2006 amendments second edition
Valid from February 2007 until 1 October 2010
PDF file: 40 KB, 2 pages
Approved Document F – 2006 amendments first edition
Valid from 13 October 2006 until 1 October 2010
Paragraph 3.4 was withdrawn and replaced by the following: 3.4 Where the original windows were fitted with trickle ventilators the replacement windows should include them and they should be sized as set-out in paragraph 3.6. It would be good practice to fit trickle ventilators (or equivalent), with accessible controls, in all replacement windows to help with control of condensation and improve indoor air quality.
The opportunity was also taken to make consequential changes, correct minor errors in the text, and make clarifications in paragraph 1.4 and Annex B.
PDF file: 51 KB, 5 pages
Approved Document F – 2006 edition
Valid from 6 April 2006 until 1 October 2010
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
PDF file: 1.47 MB, 57 pages
Approved Document F – 1995 edition incorporating 2000 amendments
Valid from 1 January 2001 until 6 April 2006
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
F2 – Condensation in roofs
PDF file: 1.02 MB, 21 pages
Approved Document F – 1995 edition
Valid from 1 July 1995 until 1 January 2001
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
F2 – Condensation in roofs
No download currently available
Approved Document F – 1992 edition
Valid from 1 April 1992 until 1 July 1995
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
F2 – Condensation in roofs
PDF file: 2.08 MB, 13 pages
Approved Document F – 1990 edition
Valid from 1 April 1990 until 1 April 1992
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
F2 – Condensation in roofs
No download currently available
Approved Document F – 1985 edition
Valid from 1 November 1985 until 1 April 1990
The requirement in this edition were:
F1 – Means of ventilation
F2 – Condensation in roofs
PDF file: 1.75 MB, 12 pages