Fume Cupboard Testing
Professional Fume Cupboard Testing to BSEN 14175 and CLEAPSS G9
Stay compliant and protect your staff
Fumair specialises in fume cupboard testing to help you meet COSHH requirements. Our thorough testing process ensures that your fume cupboard provides effective containment, safe operation, and full regulatory compliance.
All testing is conducted using calibrated instruments in line with BS EN 14175 or CLEAPSS G9 standards.
We test all type of fume cupboards across a wide range of environments, including schools, universities, pharmaceutical labs, chemical production sites, and industrial R&D facilities.
Types of fume cupboards tested include:
• Ducted laboratory fume cupboards complete with ductwork, fan and stack inspections where required.
• Ductless (recirculating) fume cupboards including filter saturation, efficiency and seal tests where appropriate.
• Ducted and ductless fume cupboards for schools to CLEAPSS G9 standards (revision of Building Bulletin 88)
What’s Included in a Typical Fume Cupboard Test?
We tailor our test procedures to meet your requirements and budget. A typical test can involve:
At the time of the test, any faults or safety concerns are brought to the attention of the fume cupboard user/lab manager and detailed within our reports. Where relevant, we quickly follow up with a quotation to carry out the necessary remedial work and revalidation.
Compliance and Legal Responsibilities
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, employers must ensure that local exhaust ventilation systems, including fume cupboards, are maintained in an efficient state, in good working order and in good repair. This includes a statutory requirement to test fume cupboards at least once every 14 months — or more frequently depending on use or internal policy.
Why Fume Cupboard Testing Matters
Neglecting regular fume cupboard testing and inspections can lead to chemical exposure risks, non-compliance with health and safety regulations, and legal liability. Proactive testing and maintenance ensures the safety of staff, protects experiments and equipment, minimises inefficiency and demonstrates a responsible approach to lab management.
Common Issues Identified During Fume Cupboard Testing
When testing fume cupboards we frequently come across faults and potential safety issues, many of which the users are not even aware of at the time.
Commonly found issues include:
When faults are found, we work with you to prioritise remedial action and minimise downtime. Our engineers can carry out many repairs on the spot or arrange follow-up visits with parts.
Why Choose Fumair for Fume Cupboard Testing?
• Over 50 years of experience testing and maintaining fume cupboards and extract systems
• Fully qualified engineers with in-depth industry knowledge
• COSHH-compliant reports and certification issued on completion
• Fast, nationwide service with rapid response for breakdowns
• We do not just test, we can identify the faults and fix them too
• Support for all major fume cupboard brands and models
