Above Ground Smoke Control Systems

At PSB we will work with you and all of the approving authorities to create bespoke mechanical solutions and compliant natural systems that are cost effective and efficient. With over sixty years of combined knowledge and experience we can offer technical advice on the optimum positioning of ventilation systems, ensuring your building meets all of the latest regulations and help you create the safest environment possible.

Smoke Video - PSB Automatic Smoke Control Systems

The following video demonstrates how a smoke filled corridor can be cleared in just 2 minutes 30 seconds. If you cannot see this video please click here to try another file format. For accessibility, please see below for a video storyboard.

To gain Building Control approval all buildings must comply with current Building Regulations, for Fire this is Approved Document B. This document sets out various requirements for Fire Safety and depends on building height (including basements), type of use, building structure, layout and fittings.

Once a building has been approved for habitation the owner is obliged to comply with the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005. Under the RRO 2005 any person employing more than five persons or a building that has any common area that can be accessed by the general public or people employed around those premises is obliged to provide evidence to justify the Fire Risk Assessment and its conclusions. The main points to consider are, what types of fire could occur? Would people be able to escape readily? How can the fire service deal with a fire in a particular location simply and effectively?

Accessibility Video Storyboard:

1. Video shows active main control panel screen
2. Apartment fire detected
3. Smoke alarm activated
4. Smoke filled corridor
5. Extract fans working
6. Smoke Cleared