New VDI Guideline 6022 Blatt 8.1 - Cleaning of Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems

GMPs for Equipment, Utilities and Facilities

Recommendation

3-5 June 2025
Munich, Germany

GMPs for Equipment, Utilities and Facilities
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With its Guideline 6022 Blatt 8.1, the VDI has published a new draft document on the subject of cleaning HVAC systems and the training and qualification of employees who carry out these activities. In this way, Blatt 8.1 closes the gap between Part 2 (training categories) and Part 8 (implementation of HVAC cleaning) of the 6022 series. Blatt 8.1 defines the content and requirements regarding employee qualification that are necessary for the application of VDI/ÖFR/SWKI 6022 Blatt 8. The aim is to train all employees of a specialised company for HVAC cleaning in accordance with the requirements of this guideline. Blatt 8.1 is primarily aimed at maintenance and cleaning companies, system operators and facility management (FM).

The guideline specifically covers the following aspects:

Minimum requirements for the qualifications of training providers, instructors and participants,
Content and framework conditions for training courses, instructions, demonstrations and practical training,
Examination requirements and
Issuing certificates of attendance or certificates with details of the competences acquired and their areas of application.

The 8-page draft is available from DIN Media. The objection period runs until 30 April 2025.