LEV & Fume Cupboard Testing & Maintenance
Fume Cupboard & LEV testing at regular intervals is a legal requirement in the UK and an important factor in keeping your workforce safe, as well as ensuring your fume cupboard or LEV extraction system is functioning efficiently and correctly.
As the leading fume cupboard manufacturer in the UK, Fumair are best placed to test and advise on all aspects of fume cupboard safety and performance.
We test to the following standards – BSEN:14175, G9 / BB:88, and COSHH / HSG258 (Thorough inspection & test of LEV systems).
All Tests are carried out with DBS checked Engineers.
Types Of LEV Testing
As a manufacturer Fumair has the experience and equipment to test, maintain and certify all makes and types of fume cupboard and LEV equipment.
Types of LEV testing include
Schools Fume Cupboards (G9 / BB:88)
Ducted Fume Cupboards (BS EN14175)
Filtered Fume Cupboards (BS 7989:2001)
Recirculating Fume Cupboards (BS 7989:2001)
Mobile Fume Cupboard (Various Standards)
Walk-in Fume Cupboard Testing (BS EN14175)
COSHH Testing (HSG258)
LEV Testing (HSG258)
Thorough LEV Testing (HSG258)
Extraction Hood Testing (HSG258)
Containment Testing (BS EN14175)
Commissioning / Re-Commissioning (Various Standards)
Fume Cupboard Maintenance
To maximise the life, safety and performance (including energy efficiency) of your fume cupboard, LEV or extract system it should be regularly inspected & maintained by a competent person.
We provide regular quarterly, 6 monthly, or yearly maintenance schedules for your fume cupboard / LEV systems using trained & experienced engineers. Using our bespoke logging system we can monitor your LEV system over a number of years, preempting many future issues with planned maintenance works, minimising downtime and future financial surprises.
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Customer Service
We pride ourselves on offering a prompt beginning to end service, with 95% of our test certificates and reports being issued to the client within 24 hours of job completion.
Our client retention rate is above 98%, proving we are competitive on price, professional and trusted, offering great value for money.
Our maintenance and testing staff undergo regular training and assessments to maintain the high level of service our customers have come to expect from Fumair.
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Test certificates & Log books to BS:EN14175, BB:88 / G9, COSHH & HSG258 standards as legally required for your fume cupboard or LEV.
Some of our better known testing & maintenance clients
FUME CUPBOARD & LEV TESTING BLOG
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Covid-19
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Maintenance and Fume Cupboard Repairs
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Schools Fume Cupboard Repairs
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Fume Cupboard Testing Standards
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Fume cupboard testing is legally required annually and, depending on the type of fume cupboard will be carried out to one of three standards. CLEAPSS G9 (revision of BB:88) - Schools Fume Cupboards BS EN:14175 -
Re-Circulating Fume Cupboards
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Many schools in recent years have opted for re-circulating fume cupboards. This design of fume cupboard has the advantage of not needing extract ducting, minimising disruption during installation and reducing the ini
Airflow Monitors in schools?
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While not a legal requirement, we would always recommend a airflow monitor is fitted to every fume cupboard in a school. The airflow monitor will provide an audible and visual indication of extraction and warning in t
What is LEV?
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An LEV or Local Exhaust Ventilation system is a method of removing dust, gasses and other harmful airborne contaminants from being breathed in by the operator as required by COSHH. Types of LEV include fume cupboards,