Fume Hoods and Associated Exhaust Systems

This Standard applies to all types of laboratory fume hoods, including ductless fume hoods.

The following clauses are not relevant to ductless fume hoods: 4.3.6, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.4, 5.3.5.1, 7.2, and 10.3.2.4 l) to p).

This Standard specifies

a) safety requirements for fume hoods, their users, and service personnel;

b) requirements for fume hood and exhaust and supply system design and construction;

c) requirements for fume hood placement;

d) test methods for assessing fume hood performance;

e) requirements for the selection, use, and maintenance of fume hoods;

f) requirements for the education and training of fume hood users and maintenance personnel;

g) requirements regarding information to be exchanged between suppliers and users of fume hoods to ensure that installation, function, and maintenance are compatible with the intended use; and

h) requirements for commissioning.

This Standard does not address detailed design considerations, such as hood design, fan selection, and duct/stack velocities. This Standard does not apply to biological safety cabinets.

Note: This Standard is not intended to be used by manufacturers for the certification of their fume hoods.