Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools. Version 1

Building Bulletin 101

Department for Education, 2018
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Building Bulletin

Abstract

BB101 provides the regulatory framework for the design of ventilation in schools in support of the Building Regulations. The update takes into consideration changes to health and safety standards and also covers thermal comfort and indoor air quality.

History

Supersedes Ventilation of school buildings: Regulations standards design guidance. Version 1.4 (DfES, 2006). Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is an executive agency, sponsored by Department for Education. The supporting spreadsheets forming BB101 Calculation Tools are not available in CIS, but may be found on the website here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-bulletin-101-ventilation-for-school-buildings.

Subjects

  • Ventilation/condensation/damp
  • Educational facilities
  • Building types
  • Schools
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

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