Smoke Ventilation Systems
If you need information and advice regarding fire alarms & smoke ventilation in Buckinghamshire area. Come on talk to our smoke vent systems experts.
If and when a fire breaks out in a building having the correct ventilation systems installed is imperative and also a legal requirement by the Fire Safety Order 2005. The fire safety order was put in place for all non-domestic buildings, including multi-occupied residential premises such as high-rise flats.
Every vent system we install is tailor-made to suit the building, no two buildings are ever quite the same, and our vent experts are on hand with options to design a bespoke smoke venting arrangement suit to your budget and requirements staying within the law.
Residential homeowners should also consider fire & smoke vents and devices to ensure their home is getting proper ventilation, drawing in the clean fresh air whilst venting out any polluted air. We have written a paragraph on home ventilation below, please have a read.
The Importance of a Smoke Ventilation System in your Buckinghamshire property
A smoke ventilation system is designed to remove in the event of a fire, deadly smoke from buildings and leave a smoke-free clear exit and escape route for the building’s occupants. It will also aid firefighters and rescue workers in safely, entering a smoke-free building to fight the fire and save a building from further damage or destruction.
Types of Ventilation Systems & Vents
The three main vent options are natural, mechanical and automatic vent systems. Which types of ventilation system are right for your premises comes down to many different factors. To find out what smoke ventilation systems are best suited for your building always get an expert’s opinion.
We have outlined below a few ventilation alternatives that may suit your premises and how they work.
Home Ventilation Systems
Positive input ventilation (PIV) creates a nice environment in any home, by extracting any polluted air to be replaced with filtered fresh outside air. A PIV can be installed in a roof space or on an inside wall, it works by drawing air from outside through filtration devices.
Homeowners naturally try and make their home energy efficient with double glazing, and loft installation. To block out all draughts where possible. The problem with this is the home can get stuffy with humid air causing problems such as mould and condensation. A positive input ventilation device in place alleviates these problems and is a perfect cost-effective solution for fresh air in your living space.
Mechanical Extract Ventilation
Mechanical extract ventilation (MIV) will provide continuous room ventilation. This is a cost-effective way to vent a room or area with a ducted extraction vent normally situated in a roof space or on a wall. These are ideal for wet rooms, such as bathrooms, shower rooms and kitchens where the moisture level is high.
AOV Devices
Automatic opening vents are the most popular arrangements in commercial buildings. Once the central controller has been set up along with fire & smoke alarms. This setup will monitor the inside environment of a building, opening and closing vents automatically when required.
Digital Smoke and Natural Ventilation Control Devices
Natural ventilation devices can be operated in several ways and can be linked to sensors such as rain, wind, thermostats and smoke detectors. These devices can be operated by remote control, automatically or manually.
Natural ventilation will only work in conjunction with natural forces such as wind or a breeze and ventilation points are kept open.
What AOV system will I need to fit?
Depending on the size of your building will determine how many or what type of ventilation systems are required. At Aurora Group we specialise in designing and installing an AOV system suited to your building size. We have detailed knowledge of all mechanical & AOV systems and what needs to be done to comply with the latest legislation and guidelines.
With our guidance and advice, you can rest assured all ventilation systems we install will clear your building of smoke and provide a safe evacuation route for the occupants of the building.
If you have any questions regarding an AOV or any other ventilation systems we install, please get in touch, we would love to be of assistance to you.