scope:

This standard applies to installations designed for the treatment of cooking fumes in kitchens and areas used for processing foodstuffs intended for commercial use from their nature and finish. These installations are used behind separators according EN Kitchen ventilation-6. It does not apply to household kitchens. This standard stipulates the requirements covering the construction and operation, including the technical safety, ergonomic and hygienic features and their testing. Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this standard should be checked by way of inspection and/or measurement. Additional or alternative national regulations converting installation, appliance requirements and inspection, maintenance and operation have to be complied with.