Safety & Security
Smoke & Fire Protection Feature
installation or date of last replacement and that those dates are within the manufacturer’s recommended life cycle
• All fault monitoring functions operate correctly (e.g. by simulation of fault conditions)
In October 2023, new fire safety guidance will come into force for all buildings regulated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO). Te new regulations will improve cooperation between Responsible
In October 2023, new fire safety guidance will come into force for all buildings regulated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO)
Routine inspection and maintenance of the smoke control system should also be carried out in accordance with BS 9999:2008, Annex V. BS 9999 provides recommendations and guidance about the design, management and use of buildings to achieve acceptable levels of fire safety for people in and around buildings. Te system should be tested to ensure that it operates correctly and that,
in particular: • Te agreed cause and effect requirements function correctly and the system responds to any planned method of initiation
• When the primary power is removed, the secondary power supply operates within the interruption time specified in BS EN 12101-10
• When the duty equipment fails, standby equipment operates, (e.g. duty standby fan sets and UPS equipment)
• Labels, visible when secondary power supplies (e.g. batteries) are in their normal position, are fixed to batteries, indicating the date of
Persons, increase requirements in relation to the recording and sharing of fire safety information, make it easier for enforcement authorities to take action against non-compliance, and ensure residents have access to comprehensive information about fire safety in their building. A clear and preventable failure in a life safety system caused by a lack of maintenance can lead to risk of injury as well as heavy fines or even imprisonment if the resulting fire is serious enough.
SUMMARY In order to comply with Te Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) all smoke control systems need to be serviced on a yearly basis and a regular maintenance schedule is a fundamental part of ensuring proper operation of the system. Smoke control systems can only be relied upon to operate effectively if they
are regularly checked and maintained by competent operatives. A sure way to assess the competence of a contractor is through third party certification and it is mandatory for all SCA members involved in the installation of smoke control systems to achieve SDI 19 accreditation as a condition of membership. Tere is now more onus on building owners and operators to ensure that
their systems are in full working order and act promptly to rectify known issues. Failure to do so can result in financial penalties and legal charges against the responsible person while compromising the safety of building occupants. As life safety systems, smoke control technologies have a vital role to play in protecting buildings and their occupants in the event of a catastrophic fire. Overlooking maintenance obligations is just as serious as it sounds.
David Mowatt is chairman of the Smoke Control Association (SCA) Rising to the challenge of protecting the world’s tallest modular building
Believed to be the world’s tallest modular building Tide Construction’s Enclave residential development at College Road Croydon has needed to put fi re safety as a top priority. T e interconnecting twin towers, reaching 35 and 50 storeys which top out at 158 m high, constitute one of the world’s largest co-living schemes providing over 900 residences. T e volumetric construction has focussed around central columns to which the modular units have been connected to deliver 817 co-living and 120 aff ordable homes. Keeping the residents safe is a smoke ventilation system designed and installed by Orion Contract Services, which centres on 200+no S60 smoke evacuation dampers designed and manufactured by Gilberts Blackpool. T e smoke shaſt s make use of the central columns to effi ciently remove noxious fumes from the building should a fi re break out. Gilberts’ EN12101-8 and EN1366-10 compliant S60 units have been strategically fi tted on every fl oor to contain and channel the smoke, delivering up to 120 minutes’ fi re integrity. In the event of a fi re, a powered motor triggers the units on the fi re fl oor to open, and the S60 units on all other fl oors to failsafe close to contain the smoke within the riser and protect the other storeys. T e S60 and its counterpart S61 range of smoke evacuation dampers builds on Gilberts’ 60+ years’ heritage of bringing to market advanced technology.
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T e task of adding an extra fl oor to an apartment building in the heart of Brighton has seen the 12 mm version of IPP Ltd.’s Magply boards employed in a variety of applications, both internally and externally: highlighting the well proven MOS product’s fi re performance, weather resistance and overall economic benefi ts. T e local branch of Jewson has supplied Godfrey Investments with 295 sheets of the 12 mm boards for use in the construction of a parapet around the new roof terraces being created atop the three-storey structure. T en more of the boards are being used inside the quartet of luxury apartments. Site manager, Hassam Yesilada said: “Internally the Magply MOS boards being covered in two layers of plasterboard while around the terraces the liquid rubber membrane is being dressed up the face of the parapet walls and covered by a capping. Defi nitely, this is a unique project for central Brighton with every property having a scenic roof terrace and the work has gone well.” With a Class 1 fi re rating and backed by BBA Agrement certifi cation, Magply MOS boards present a fi re-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products. Additionally, the unique production process keeps the chloride content to just 0.01%, enhancing both stability and long-term durability.
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