Mechanical Engineering · Make-Up Air

Make-Up Air System Engineering

Make-up air systems replace the air exhausted from commercial kitchens, industrial processes, and heavily exhausted commercial spaces — without creating negative pressure that disrupts the building's HVAC systems, pulls exhaust into occupied areas, or creates uncomfortable drafts. Apex Grid engineers make-up air systems sized and configured for the specific exhaust volumes and building conditions.

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What This Engineering Scope Covers

Make-up air volume calculation for kitchen and exhaust systems
Make-up air unit selection — heated, tempered, or ambient
Make-up air delivery method — short-circuit, perimeter, or ceiling supply
Make-up air integration with kitchen exhaust air balance
Negative pressure prevention for heavily exhausted spaces
Make-up air for industrial exhaust systems
Energy recovery ventilator (ERV) design for exhaust systems
Conditioned make-up air in cold climates
Make-up air permit drawings and calculations

What You Get

Make-up air calculations
PE-stamped make-up air permit drawings
Make-up air unit schedule
Air balance documentation
Kitchen exhaust and make-up air coordinated permit package

How Apex Grid Handles This

Apex Grid Engineering is licensed in 49 states — every U.S. state except Alaska. Engineering stamping and licensure are confirmed for each project jurisdiction. We provide make-up air system engineering as a standalone service or coordinated with structural, MEP, civil, and geotechnical engineering under one contract.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does make-Up Air System Engineering cover?

This scope covers make-up air volume calculation for kitchen and exhaust systems, make-up air unit selection — heated, tempered, or ambient, make-up air delivery method — short-circuit, perimeter, or ceiling supply, and make-up air integration with kitchen exhaust air balance.

What deliverables come with make-Up Air System Engineering?

Deliverables include make-up air calculations, PE-stamped make-up air permit drawings, make-up air unit schedule, air balance documentation, and kitchen exhaust and make-up air coordinated permit package.

Can this service stand alone?

Make-Up Air System Engineering is provided as a standalone service or coordinated with structural, MEP, civil, and geotechnical engineering under one contract.

Does Apex Grid confirm licensure for my jurisdiction?

Apex Grid Engineering is licensed in 49 states — every U.S. state except Alaska. Engineering stamping and licensure are confirmed for each project jurisdiction.

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