Car park ventilation in Devon

Enclosed and underground car parks need mechanical ventilation to clear vehicle exhaust in normal use and, in many designs, to help clear smoke in a fire. We install and maintain jet fan and ducted extract systems with carbon monoxide detection and controls.

We carry out car park ventilation across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. Prices use South West rates. The survey is free for new installations on the UK mainland, and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing.

Car park ventilation in Devon at a glance

Area: Devon
Towns listed: 21, largest Plymouth
Postcode districts: TQ2, TQ12, EX7, EX8, EX31 and EX32
Price region: South West
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

What car park ventilation involves

Approved Document B sets out ventilation provisions for enclosed car parks, commonly 6 air changes an hour for normal use and 10 in fire conditions where mechanical ventilation is used. CO detection lets the system run at low speed most of the time and boost when pollution rises. Smoke control aspects are designed with the building's fire strategy and fire engineer.

Ducted extract

Traditional ducted systems where layout suits.

CO and NO2 detection

Sensors and controls for demand-led running.

Maintenance

Planned testing of fans, sensors and controls.

Guide prices in Devon

Car park ventilation guide prices in Devon
Work	Guide price
Enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection (per scheme)	£25,950–£93,550 + VAT

Guide prices using South West rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

When to get it looked at

Fumes noticeable in stairwells
Insurer or fire risk assessment actions
Refurbishment of an older car park

Rules in England

In England, ventilation is covered by Part F of the Building Regulations and its guidance, Approved Document F (2021 edition). Approved Document B sets the ventilation provisions for enclosed car parks, commonly 6 air changes an hour for normal use and 10 in fire conditions.

How the job runs

Review
Design input
Install
Commission
Maintain

Towns we cover in Devon

Questions about car park ventilation in Devon

Which rules apply to ventilation in Devon?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

What ventilation rate does a car park need?

Mechanically ventilated enclosed car parks are commonly designed for 6 air changes an hour in normal use and 10 in fire conditions, following Approved Document B guidance.

What are jet fans?

Jet fans are ceiling-mounted fans that push air along the car park towards extract points, replacing much of the ductwork.

Which towns in Devon do you cover?

All of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Devon?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Devon we use South West rates, so enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection is typically £25,950 to £93,550 + VAT per scheme.