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Part F: MHVR Commissioning

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Part F: MVHR Commissioning

Testing, commissioning, and certification for Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery systems

Delivering compliant, high-performance ventilation through MVHR commissioning.

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems must be properly commissioned and balanced to ensure they meet airflow requirements while maintaining energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

MES Building Solutions provides MVHR commissioning and compliance support, ensuring systems operate as designed and achieve required performance standards under Part F of the Building Regulations.

We work closely with contractors and installers to deliver accurate airflow balancing, system verification, and clear certification, helping projects achieve compliance efficiently and avoid delays at completion.

MVHR commissioned building-wide for Part F compliance.
724 Holloway Road, London

Pre-Commissioning Advice

Advice to ensure systems are correctly installed, accessible, and ready for commissioning

Airflow Testing & Balancing

Measurement and adjustment of both supply and extract airflows to meet design requirements

Performance Verification

Confirmation that the MVHR system is operating efficiently and delivering balanced ventilation across the dwelling

Certification & Reporting

Provision of commissioning certificates and documentation to support compliance and sign-off

Why MVHR Commissioning Matters

MVHR systems are more complex than standard ventilation systems and require accurate commissioning to function effectively.

Without proper balancing, systems may underperform; impacting indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and compliance.

Balanced ventilation and improved indoor air quality

Efficient heat recovery and reduced energy demand

Compliance with Building Regulations Part F

Reduced risk of rework and performance issues

Our MVHR Commissioning Process

01

Initial Review

Assessment of system design, layout, and commissioning requirements

02

Pre-Commissioning Checks

Verification that installation is complete and ready for testing

03

On-Site Commissioning

Airflow measurement and balancing across supply and extract terminals

04

Certification & Sign-Off

Issuing of commissioning certificate and compliance documentation

Supply and extract airflows measured during MVHR commissioning process.

Preparing for MVHR Commissioning

MVHR unit installed, operational, and accessible

Ductwork complete, connected, and airtight

Supply and extract terminals installed and accessible

Filters installed and system clean (no construction debris)

Power available and system fully operational

Clear access to all terminals and the MVHR unit

Need some more information? See our Guide to MVHR Commissioning.

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