HTM 03-01

Specialist HTM 03-01 validation and verification services, keeping your healthcare facility safe, compliant and audit ready

Operating Theatre Validation & Verification

(6-Monthly and Annual Testing)

Comprehensive operating theatre ventilation validation services, covering both conventional (turbulent) and Ultra Clean Ventilation (UCV) systems in accordance with HTM 03-01. Our testing includes:

Air Handling Unit (AHU) Inspection

Airflow Measurement and Balancing

Air Change Rate Calculations

UCV Velocity Profiling (where applicable)

HEPA filter Integrity Testing (LSPAC method)

Differential Pressure Testing

Entrainment Testing (UCV systems)

Sound Level Testing

Theatre Fabric Inspection

You will receive a detailed HTM 03-01 compliant validation and verification report, supporting audit readiness and ongoing compliance.

Critical Ventilation in Healthcare

Critical ventilation in healthcare refers to life‑safety ventilation systems that are essential for infection prevention, patient protection, and safe clinical operations. They are designed to continuously and reliably control airflow, pressure, filtration, and air quality in clinical environments.

Critical Ventilation

Purpose of Critical Ventilation in Healthcare

Critical ventilation systems exist for:

Prevention

Preventing the spread of airborne infections throughout clinical spaces.

Protection

Protecting immunocompromised patients who are most vulnerable to contamination.

Control

Maintaining sterile and controlled environments where precision air quality is non-negotiable.

Safety

Safeguarding the health and wellbeing of staff, visitors and patients at all times.

Compliance

Ensuring full compliance with healthcare ventilation standards including HTM and HBN guidance

Typical Critical Healthcare Areas

Critical ventilation is mandatory in areas such as:

  • Operating Theatres
  • Isolation Rooms
  • Critical Care Units (ICU / HDU)
  • Sterile & Clean Support Spaces
  • Laboratories & Pathology
  • Patient Bedrooms

Performance & Compliance

Critical healthcare ventilation is governed by strict standards including HTM 03-01. To remain compliant, all systems must be:

Commissioned

Every system is accurately installed and set up to perform in full accordance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Validated

Regular validation ensures your ventilation system continues to meet the required standards and performs exactly as intended.

Maintained

Continuous maintenance and performance testing keeps your system running safely, efficiently and fully compliant at all times.

Ensure Your Facility is HTM 03-01 Compliant

Don’t leave your HTM 03-01 compliance to chance. Our specialist team carries out comprehensive validation and verification testing for healthcare ventilation systems, giving you complete confidence in your facility’s safety and compliance.