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Smoke Vents and Hatches

Automatic Smoke Vents

All smoke ventilation units are designed and tested to meet the requirements laid down in current codes of practice.
Fire tests have been carried out at a leading UK Fire Research Centre in accordance with BS 7346: Part 1 1990.


Climatic performance testing, in accordance with CP3: chapter V: Part 2.

The smoke ventilation units meet the snow loading requirements as laid down in BS 6399: Part 3. 1990. Rain and wind penetration tests have been carried out using laboratory facilities which include an outside weathering rig, vacuum rig and aerodynamic test chamber designed by Loughborough University department of technology.
All resting has been carried out in accordance with BS 7346: Part 1 1990.


Automatic smoke vents open to a full 90 degrees to allow the rapid exit of smoke and fumes. Automatic smoke vents can be wired into the building’s management system, or will work independently based on temperature or air pressure.
Automatic smoke vents reduce the risk of smoke inhalation, offer protection against extensive content damage, and provide increased visibility for fire fighters