Natural Smoke Ventilation
Natural smoke ventilation systems from Marlowe Smoke Control open air ways, using natural air flow dynamics such as windows, vents or Automatic Opening Vents to remove smoke.
What is a Natural Smoke Ventilation System?
Natural Smoke Ventilation systems open air ways, using natural air flow dynamics such as windows, vents or Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) to remove smoke.
With over 20 yearsโ experience, we have provided Smoke Ventilation Systems for a wide range of customers, including architects, M & E contractors, property managers, local authority and residential customers.
What is a Natural Smoke Ventilation System?
The systems open air ways, using natural air flow dynamics such as windows, vents or Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) to remove smoke.
With over 20 yearsโ experience, we have provided Smoke Ventilation Systems for a wide range of customers, including architects, M & E contractors, property managers, local authority and residential customers.
How does a Natural Smoke Ventilation System work?
They make use of the โpassiveโ forces of wind and thermal buoyancy – the process of hot air rising to draw in colder, denser air โ to provide a safe escape route for a buildingโs occupants, and the attending Fire Rescue Services (FRS).
In the event of a fire, smoke detectors will activate the natural smoke venting system on that floor. This creates a natural airflow to purge smoke from the building and exhaust it into the atmosphere, offering a safe means of escape for occupants, with greater visibility and access for firefighters.
This approach allows the existing building faรงade, including windows, to be used as an integral element of the smoke ventilation strategy and is particularly useful in building with large atria.
Natural Smoke Ventilation is a cost-effective method of meeting the requirements of Approved Document B. Due to their limited amount of mechanical parts (usually just consisting of an actuator and fire doors) natural systems also require far less in the way of ongoing maintenance and day-to-day running costs, provided they are suitable for the job at hand.
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Contact Marlowe Smoke Control for all AOV Systems and Smoke Vents. Our team are here to help you with any questions you may have.
- Unit 1, Bons Farm, Stapleford Road, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, RM4 1RP
- hello@marlowesmokecontrol.co.uk
- 01708 687 511
