Did you know that within a single building, different zones can require different levels of ventilation hygiene? To be compliant with TR19® Air, supply and extract ductwork must be classified as High, Medium, or Low based on the specific area it serves.
An office lobby might be Medium, while a basement boiler room is Low—but get the classification wrong, and you risk compliance failure.
Navigating these categories isn’t always straightforward. You need expert guidance to determine which classifications apply to your systems and how often they should be tested according to the TR19® Air tables.
Why does this matter?
Dirty ducts don’t just affect air quality; they hit your bottom line. Common issues include:
📉 A drop in productivity and low employee morale.
💻 Computer downtime due to dust contamination.
🎨 Ruined interior decorations.
💰 High capital expenditure on prematurely deteriorated AC systems.
The Legal Reality
Beyond the costs, there is a very real threat of prosecution. The Health and Safety Commission requires ventilation systems to be subject to ‘a suitable’ system of maintenance. What is “suitable”? It is defined clearly in TR19® Air and BS EN 15780.
At Shine Hygiene, we don’t just clean ducts—we ensure you stay compliant cost-effectively. We specialise in devising tailored hygiene maintenance schedules and can even advise on system access design to make future maintenance easier.
Consider this: The ventilation system in your building typically has an internal surface area equivalent to 10% of the space it serves. That is a massive surface for contaminants to build up.
Don’t leave the health of your building—or your legal standing—to chance.
📞 Contact Shine Hygiene today to ensure your ventilation is classified, cleaned, and compliant.
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