Leading the Change:
Why Making DCKV Mandatory Is a Win for the Industry

Energy-efficient ventilation isn’t just about cutting costs anymore, it’s about creating smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable kitchens across the UK.

Intelli-Hood UK has long championed Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) as the industry standard. Now, with rising energy prices and new environmental commitments taking shape, there’s a growing call to make DCKV a mandatory requirement in commercial kitchens — and we fully support it.

For more than three decades, Intelli-Hood has set the benchmark for performance, efficiency, and carbon reduction. Across more than 100,000 installations worldwide, the system has helped operators save over 35,000 GWh of energy — proof that intelligent control doesn’t just reduce emissions, it transforms how kitchens run.

Why Regulation Matters

The move toward mandating DCKV is a positive step for the sector. By embedding proven energy-saving technologies into regulation, the UK can accelerate progress toward its net-zero goals, support businesses with long-term cost savings, and raise ventilation standards industry-wide.

This aligns with updates to Building Regulations Parts F (Ventilation) and L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), as well as BESA and FEA’s continued emphasis on sustainability, energy control, and smart system design.

When DCKV becomes mandatory, it won’t be a burden, it will be a milestone for energy-efficient kitchen operation.

Why Forward-Thinking Businesses Are Acting Now

Progressive operators aren’t waiting for the rulebook to catch up. They’re installing Intelli-Hood today to:

• Cut fan energy use by up to 80%
• Reduce conditioned air loss by up to 40%
• Lower carbon output and energy bills from day one

The result? Faster ROI, stronger ESG performance, and future-proof compliance.

Shaping the Future of Kitchen Ventilation

By supporting the move to make DCKV mandatory, Intelli-Hood UK is helping shape a cleaner, more efficient future for commercial kitchens. We believe smarter control should be the rule, not the exception.

If you’d like to understand what these changes mean for your sites — and how to stay ahead — get in touch with our team.

Smarter ventilation starts here.