DIN EN 16282-1:2026-09

What is DIN EN 16282-1 about?

DIN EN 16282-1 specifies the general requirements for ventilation systems for commercial kitchens. It describes the fundamentals for the planning, design and dimensioning of kitchen ventilation systems and includes methods for calculating air volume flows. Its aim is to ensure air quality, hygiene, thermal comfort and safety in commercial kitchens. The standard applies to commercially used kitchens and food processing areas, but not to private households.

What content does the standard cover?

DIN EN 16282-1 describes technical, hygienic and ergonomic requirements for the supply and extract ventilation of commercial kitchens and forms the basis for the other parts of the DIN EN 16282 series of standards.

Topics covered at a glance:

• Planning and design of kitchen ventilation systems
• Calculation of air volume flows and air change rates
• Thermal, moisture and pollutant loads in commercial kitchens
• Ergonomic requirements for temperature, humidity and air velocity
• Hygiene and noise protection requirements
• Supply and extract air systems and their components
• Kitchen ventilation hoods and kitchen ventilation ceilings
• Requirements for commercial kitchens and small kitchens below 25 kW

Why is the standard relevant in practice?

An effective kitchen ventilation system is essential for hygiene, occupational safety and energy efficiency in commercial kitchens. DIN EN 16282-1 supports planners, kitchen designers and operators in the standards-compliant design of ventilation systems and helps effectively remove heat, moisture, odours, aerosols and airborne pollutants.

The calculation methods for air volume flows and the requirements for air distribution, comfort, hygiene and the dimensioning of kitchen ventilation hoods and ventilation ceilings are particularly relevant.

What changes have been made compared with the previous edition?

Compared with DIN EN 16282-1:2017-12, the standard has been revised and updated. The most important changes include:

• Inclusion of requirements for small kitchens with a connected load below 25 kW
• Revision of the section on noise protection
• Update of calculation methods and tables for ventilation design
• Adjustment of individual references and calculation bases
• Revision of values and assumptions in the normative calculation tables
• Editorial clarifications and improvements throughout the document

Target group

DIN EN 16282-1 is aimed in particular at:

• Specialist planners for ventilation and building services engineering
• Commercial kitchen planners
• Manufacturers of kitchen ventilation systems
• Operators of commercial kitchens
• Specialist companies for ventilation and air-conditioning technology
• Experts, inspection bodies and authorities

This document replaces DIN EN 16282-1:2017-12 .