The presence of gas appliances subject to the

The presence of gas appliances subject to the
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1998. In particular, the requirement for an
adequate supply of air for combustion and flueing
arrangements.
■ kitchen usage information from the caterer;
■ equipment information from the caterer or
supplier, eg cleaning requirements, the amount
of air required for complete combustion, and the
performance of the existing installation;
■ the requirements or specifications for the air
cleaning system, eg for grease removal at the
canopy and also before final discharge outside;
■ the limitations of the building, eg the available
room may influence the sites and routes for air
inlets or discharges;
■ food hygiene requirements, eg identify a suitable
source for clean make-up air; prevent pest entry;
avoid grease accumulation and ensure easy
cleaning of the system;