Smoke control and ventilation systems vent smoke out of a building in the event of a fire and are used in residential, commercial, healthcare or educational premises.
Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems
Our Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems Services
Design and installation
Repair and/or upgrading of existing systems
Regular checks
Servicing and maintenance
Natural ventilation systems
Natural ventilation systems utilise windows, vents and automatic opening vents (AOVs) and are a primary system used in UK Building Regulations.
According to UK Government statistics, the most common identified cause of death from a fire incident is being overcome by gas or smoke.
Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems are an effective solution that vents smoke away from common areas, corridors, lobbies, stair cases and safety routes. In the event of a fire, smoke detectors will activate the natural smoke venting system on each specific floor at a time. This improves the conditions for a safe escape and enables the fire to be accessed more easily in its early stages.
Key benefits of Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems:
• Reduce the risk of smoke inhalation for escape and access routes
• Improve access to fire service
• Reduce the risk of the fire developing
How it works:
In the event of a fire, smoke detectors activate the smoke ventilation system including automatic opening vents (AOVs), dome actuators, shafts and windows.
- A natural flow of air enters the building
- Hot air and smoke are forced out of the building
- A safe means of escape is created
Design and Commissioning
Our expert systems engineers can design and commission an effective Smoke Control and Ventilation System for your premises in accordance with UK Building Regulations which governs the design, installation and performance of Smoke Ventilation systems.
For more specialised mechanical extraction and pressurisation systems we work with systems manufacturers and accredited service and maintenance providers to ensure the systems are fully compliant to standards and manufacturers guidance and recommendations.
Case Studies
Replacement AOV Installations
Replacement AOV installationsCustomer requirement When carrying out an initial inspection, servicing and maintenance visit covering all fire safety systems and measures for 24 apartment blocks in London, the client made use aware of an issue with one block’s natural smoke shaft. Apparently, the original dome fitted to the shaft blew off in a storm! A [...]
Automatic Opening Vents for Princes Court London
Automatic Opening Vents for Princes Court LondonThe Challenge Our longstanding customer Sandrove Brahams and Associates Ltd manage a prestigious ten storey apartment block in Knightsbridge, London. Originally built as a hospital it was then converted into flats and commercial shops. On reviewing the premises Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Officer Inspections, it was identified [...]
Smoke Control and Ventilation System for Residential Blocks
Smoke Control and Ventilation System for Residential BlocksThe challenge RES was approached by the managing agents for Indescon Square - Sandrove Brahams and Associates to provide a solution to the on-going and costly maintenance of the smoke control and ventilation systems in five residential blocks. Additionally, recurring issues were impacting the performance and reliability of [...]
News Articles
The Importance of Regular Fire Safety Inspections and Maintenance – October 2021
It is vitally important to regularly inspect and maintain your buildings fire safety equipment. As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety of your building, employees and visitors. This includes the provision of adequate fire safety equipment and systems throughout the building. With more and more businesses returning to the office, it is [...]
Natural and mechanical ventilation systems
Natural and mechanical ventilation systems RES Fire Protection Engineers offer help to repair and service/maintain smoke ventilation systems installed within a building. We cover businesses and residential premises across the south of England. Smoke control/ventilation systems can be divided into natural/passive or mechanical systems. A natural ventilation system relies on the natural movement of smoke […]
Smoke Control and Ventilation Systems
What is a smoke ventilation system? Smoke control and ventilation systems can be either natural or mechanical systems that vent smoke out of a building to enable low level escape routes to be kept clear of smoke, aiding visibility in the case of an emergency. This makes it easier for occupants to escape from a […]
AREAS WE COVER
Our smoke control and ventilation systems services cover the South of England including the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire including London, Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Bristol, and the surrounding towns of Aldershot, Basingstoke, Beaconsfield, Bracknell, Cirencester, Egham, Farnham, Guildford, Henley on Thames, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Marlow, Newbury, Oxford, Poole, Reading, Slough, St Albans, Staines, Swindon, Watford, Windsor, Woking, Wokingham and Worthing.
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