Ventilation & Exhaust Engineering

Ventilation work starts with what the space is used for and what needs to be removed or controlled. Equipment, duct routes and replacement air must be considered together with the rest of the mechanical system.

An engineer may be needed for commercial kitchens, enclosed work areas, equipment exhaust or ventilation changes associated with a new use.

Confirm the engineering scope with the professional you engage and any permit requirements with the local building department.

Topics that may be relevant to the review: HVAC, air handler, chiller, condensing unit, ductwork and heat pump.

The engineer can review existing conditions, evaluate the proposed changes and prepare the calculations or design details included in the agreed scope.

• Removing heat or contaminants from a work area
• Coordinating air systems for new cooking equipment

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints

• MEP Plans
• HVAC / Mechanical Engineering
• Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

Terms that may appear in plans, permit comments or contractor conversations about this work.

• HVAC
• air handler
• chiller
• condensing unit
• ductwork
• exhaust
• heat pump
• mini-split