Design and Product Selection
Does an Automatic Transfer Switch used in smoke control systems require a maintenance bypass?
Clause 9 of “ BS8519 Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety, fire-fighting and other critical ap...
Where in the standards does it talk about AOV free areas?
Appendix C of Approved Document B of the Building Regulations specifies how the free area should be calculated. You can access a copy of Approved Docu...
Do you offer a design service?
Follow the links below to submit any documents you have or contact us with a query: Submit Project Details Contact the Design Team
What smoke vent can I use on a pitched roof?
Louvred vents can be used on pitched roofs.
Can I send you a schematic/drawing for a quote?
You can, however, we will only use it to quantify requirements. We take no responsibility for editing, approving or advising on the design you send us...
How often does the system need to be tested?
We recommend that the system be tested by a competent company every 6 months, although the building owner is also responsible for carrying out basic c...
Is a top hung window compliant for smoke control purposes?
No. Top hung windows should not be used for AOV systems as the hinge would prevent the flow of hot buoyant smoke to the outside. Bottom hung outward o...