The inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings is a growing priority across Europe, driven by the need for better energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Inspection protocols can be challenging to develop as, unlike for residential buildings, a wide range of building types and use has to be covered. Moreover, inspection protocols vary significantly between countries due to different national policies and building practices. In Sweden the inspection is mandatory for all buildings whereas in France and in Flanders (Belgium) it is mandatory only for residential buildings.

The new European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) now asks member states to require regular inspection of ventilation systems in large buildings (every 3 or 5 years).  Various standards (EN 16798-17, EN 12599 and EN 16211) provide a framework for ventilation system inspections but they could still be improved to better cover demand-control ventilation.

This webinar will present the inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings in France, Belgium, and Sweden, and discuss how international regulations are shaping these practices. The goal is to offer a clear overview of current approaches and foster a better understanding of global trends in ventilation system inspections.

This webinar is organised with the support of the  AIVC & TightVent Europe.  Both initiatives are facilitated by INIVE.

Agenda (CET)

• 13:30 | Inspection of ventilation systems in the new EPBD and in existing EU standards, Valérie Leprince (Cerema, France)
• 13:40 | Questions and answers
• 13:50 | Obligatory Ventilation Control in Sweden since 1991, Dennis Andersson (FunkiS, Sweden)
• 14:05 | Questions and answers
• 14:15 | Experiences with existing inspection schemes in Belgium, Maarten De Strycker (BCCA, Belgium)
• 14:30 | Questions and answers
• 14:40 | PromevenTertiaire: the new French protocol for the inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings, Ariane Lesage (Cerema, France)
• 14:50 | Questions and answers
• 15:00 | End of webinar

Participation to the webinar is FREE but prior registration is required.

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