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The Dutch Standard NEN 1087 "Ventilation of dwellings": Requirements (1) is at this moment under review. A requirement can be found about the quality of air. In fact a statement is made that outside air is required as fresh air for bedrooms. Bathroom, kitchen, W.C. and living-room are allowed to be ventilated with air from other rooms. During the last years air heating systems became more popular. These systems have,in its most simple form,recirculation of air from the living-room to the bedrooms.

Lists and summarises airtightness and related standards to achieve energy efficient ventilation.

Reviews one of the most comprehensive sets of regulations to be published covering indoor climate and ventilation in buildings.