England · Statutory guidance
Ventilation: Approved Document F, Volume 1 — Dwellings
Building regulation guidance on ventilation for dwellings and other buildings.
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F1(1) O N L I N E V E R S I O N
1.81 Duct connections should be both mechanically secured and adequately sealed to prevent leaks.
Rigid connectors and jubilee clips should be used for flexible ducting to ensure a good seal.
1.82 The installer should make a visual inspection to confirm both of the following.
a. There are no obvious defects.
b. All packaging has been removed.
1.83 Mechanical ventilation systems must be commissioned in accordance with an approved procedure.
Appendix C of this approved document includes a completion checklist and commissioning sheet,
which the system installer should complete to demonstrate compliance. See Section 4 of this
approved document.
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Approved Document F Volume 1, 2021 edition Building Regulations 2010
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