Mechanical Ventilation and Air-conditioning (MVAC)
Mechanical Ventilation and Air-conditioning
A “specialized ventilation system” means the ventilation system of an operating theatre/room in a Hospital, DPC and Clinic.
The specialized ventilation system is designed, installed, operated and maintained for purposes including but not limited to –
(a) the prevention of the spread of airborne infectious disease;
(b) the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection; and
(c) the dilution and removal of contaminants and fumes where used.
The specialized ventilation systems comply with all relevant statutory requirements, including but not limited to those stipulated under the following Ordinances –
(a) Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123);
(b) Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406);
(c) Fire Services Ordinance (Cap. 95);
(d) Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610); and
(e) Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132).
An ongoing routine maintenance of the specialized ventilation systems is in place to ensure proper functioning and adequate supply and exhaust of air in the designated areas of the Hospital, DPC and Clinic.
MDD has a professional engineering team for audit and consultation service on design, installation and maintenance.