"... it is usually the smoke that kills people, not the fire."

Approved Document B Volume 1, 2019 edition Section B1 states:

Intention

In the Secretary of State’s view, requirement B1 is met by achieving all of the following:

The extent to which any of these measures are necessary is dependent on the use of the building, its size and its height.

Building work and material changes of use subject to requirement B1 include both new and existing buildings.

Assisting You With Your Smoke Ventilation Systems

The "Smoke Ventilation Company" offers "code compliant systems" as well as "engineered solution" smoke ventilation systems. Working alongside Architects and Consultants as well as M&E Contractors and Building Control Officers, we provide the best possible advanced smoke ventilation solutions to ensure the system "looks good”, is "compliant", and offers "value for money".

We are a company dedicated to providing the best possible solution for all types of buildings. Recognising that we (our parents or children) could be in that building needing to make a quick and safe exit in the event of a fire ensures that the smoke ventilation system solution offered is the best available.

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Smoke Ventilation Services

Architect Services

Architect Services

Working closely with architects to provide a compliant solution to the buildings smoke ventilation needs, with advice at all stages from conceptual design to final construction.

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Consultant Services

Consultant Services

Full design support for smoke control applications and assistance when required in overall design implementation and liaison with building control to acheive sign off.

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Contractor Services

Contractor Services

Providing a smoke vent scheme or SHEVs system that will either be code compliant or an engineered solution to meet the buildings smoke ventilation needs.

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Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning

The "Smoke Ventilation Company" provides design assistance, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance UK wide. Our full life cycle service means that at any stage during the design, construction process and on-going life of the building.

Our smoke ventilation systems are specifically developed to:-

  • Have near invisible smoke vents in non-fire mode
  • Be reliable, increasing confidence in Engineered Solution designs
  • Minimise legacy maintenance costs of smoke vents and AOV components
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Our Mission Statement

In supplying smoke ventilation systems throughout the UK, "the Smoke Ventilation Company ltd" offers a comprehensive, whole life service for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing support of smoke ventilation and control systems.

With the experience and expertise of highly trained and qualified staff, we are able to offer fully integrated whole life support solutions tailored to meet your specific application, ensuring that the original scheme philosophy of operation is retained during the life span of the system.

Smoke ventilation system requirements for buildings can be simple or complex; the advice offered is intended as guidance only and should not be relied upon for Building Control application. If you require assistance in the design and specification for a smoke control system please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange an informal discussion.

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