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Smoke Control of Common Access Areas in Buildings
"it is usually the smoke that kills people, not the fire"
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Approved Document B (2006) acknowledges the importance of good smoke ventilation practice:
"the primary danger associated with fire in its early stages is not flame but the smoke and noxious gases produced by the fire. They cause most of the casualties and may also obscure the way to escape routes and exits. Measures designed to provide safe means of escape must therefore provide appropriate arrangements to limit the rapid spread of smoke and fumes."
Tricky Air and Smoke Problem Solved by PSB System
Taking and making commercial decisions can impact on building projects at any stage and at any time. So, when last minute changes to the venting areas on the Galliards, Bear Lane, Central London underground car park project took place, a revised solution for the air and smoke system was essential.
Read more: Tricky Air and Smoke Problem Solved by PSB System
PSB - helping to transform the Isle of Dogs
PSB UK Limited has secured and completed two major contracts worth £500,000 for the detailed design, supply and installation of a basement Car Park ventilation system plus ancillary high risk room ventilation schemes for Indescon Court; along with a smoke control project for vehicle stacker systems within the car parking environment on the same site at The Millharbour development.
