This document specifies methods for measuring the aerodynamic and acoustic characteristics of cowls and roof outlets used in both natural and mechanical ventilation. Only those cowls and roof outlets fitted onto ducts which project above the roof surface are covered by the present standard.
Regarding the assisted cowls, only the fan assisted cowls are covered by the present standard, other types (such as injection assisted cowls) being too recent to be adequately considered for the time being.
The performance testing of the "assistance" provided by the auxiliary fan of an assisted cowl is excluded for the scope of this standard.