It'll Never Happen to Us!
Fires do occur and because of this, Smoke Control is extremely important.
Why Provide Smoke Control?
To assist in occupants escape
To assist fire fighting
To Protect Valuable Stock and Assets
To reduce the risk of explosion and/or roof collapse
Smoke Ventilation will not stop a fire but it will limit the amount of damage that could potentially be done as well as help people escape a fire.
Smoke containment systems prevent the movement of smoke and heat from one area to another. These often take the form of physical barriers such as smoke curtains. Smoke curtains are generally used either to create a smoke reservoir by containing and limiting the travel of smoke, to channel smoke in a predetermined direction, or to prevent or retard smoke entry to another area or void.
Depending on the requirements of a building, there are various options available each with different benefits including;
Natural
Fail safe operation
Self compensating
Silent operation
No time or temperature limits
Lightweight
Sensitive to wind effects
Mechanical
Not wind pressure sensitive
Suitable for ducting
Fixed extract volume
Noise and Weight
Maintained electrical supply
Dedicated air inlet