Car park ventilation in Tyne and Wear

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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Tyne and Wear, from Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and Newcastle upon Tyne. We survey first, free of charge for new installations on the mainland, then send a fixed written quote.

Car park ventilation in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: NE29, NE30, NE1, NE8, DH3 and NE37
Price region: North East
Survey: Free survey (UK mainland)

How we do it

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.

Jet fan systems

Ceiling-mounted fans moving air towards extract points.

Ducted extract

Traditional ducted systems where layout suits.

CO and NO2 detection

Sensors and controls for demand-led running.

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

Car park ventilation guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Work	Guide price
Enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection (per scheme)	£22,950–£82,750 + VAT

North East rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

When to get it looked at

Detection that alarms constantly or never
Fans failing or running flat out all day
Fumes noticeable in stairwells

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 Tyne and Wear

Questions about car park ventilation in Tyne and Wear

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear we use North East rates, so enclosed car park ventilation: jet fans, controls and CO detection is typically £22,950 to £82,750 + VAT per scheme.

How often should car park fans be tested?

Fans, detection and controls should be serviced and tested on a planned schedule, often twice a year, as set out in the maintenance plan.

Can you repair existing systems?

Yes. We repair fans, sensors and controls on existing systems.

Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?

For new installations on the UK mainland, yes. The survey is free and the quote that follows is fixed and in writing. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we confirm the cost before booking.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Tyne and Wear?

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.