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Outdoor Ventilation StandardINDEPENDENT RESEARCH BODY OVS-H1 : 2026 · ed. 1.2

Terms of Use

SUMMARY Terms of use, disclaimers, and intellectual property notice for the Outdoor Ventilation Standard research program.

Terms of Use

By accessing this website and its publications, you agree to the following terms.

Purpose and Scope

The Outdoor Ventilation Standard publishes physics-based research on outdoor cooking ventilation. This research is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is designed to serve as a reference resource for engineers, designers, researchers, standards bodies, and informed consumers.

No Professional Engineering Advice

The publications on this site do not constitute professional engineering advice, design specifications, or installation instructions. The research presents analytical findings derived from established physical principles and published correlations. It does not replace the judgment of a licensed professional engineer, HVAC designer, or code official.

  • Do not use this research as a sole basis for equipment selection, system design, or installation decisions without independent professional review.
  • All quantitative values are derived from models with stated assumptions and applicable ranges. Real-world conditions may differ.

No Code Compliance Guidance

Analysis of ventilation standards (ASHRAE 154, IMC, UL 710, NFPA 96, and local building codes) is provided for research purposes. This analysis:

  • Does not constitute a legal interpretation of any code or standard
  • Does not provide compliance guidance for any jurisdiction
  • Does not claim authority to modify, override, or supersede any published standard
  • Should not be cited as a substitute for the standards themselves

Always consult the current edition of applicable codes and standards, and defer to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for compliance determinations.

Intellectual Property

All content published on outdoorventilationstandard.com — including research papers, governance documents, methodology descriptions, and supporting materials — is the intellectual property of the Outdoor Ventilation Standard.

Permitted Use

  • Citation and reference: You may cite and reference this work using the citation format provided on the Research page.
  • Educational use: You may use excerpts for educational, academic, or research purposes with proper attribution.
  • Linking: You may link to any page on this site.

Restricted Use

  • Reproduction: Reproduction of full papers or substantial portions requires written permission.
  • Commercial use: Use of this research in commercial products, marketing materials, or paid publications requires written permission.
  • Modification: You may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works from this research without written permission.
  • Misattribution: You may not present this research as your own work or imply endorsement by the Outdoor Ventilation Standard.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This research is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Outdoor Ventilation Standard makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any published research to specific situations or applications.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Outdoor Ventilation Standard be liable for any damages — direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special — arising from the use of or reliance on information published on this site.

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Last updated: February 2026