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Smoke control proposals submied to Building Regulaons review team


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he Smoke Control Association (SCA) has submitted proposals to improve smoke control guidelines within Approved Document B of the Building Regulations.


The SCA supports the current independent review of Building Regulations and fire safety and welcomed the publication of the interim report in December 2017.


Representing companies and consultants across the smoke control sector, the association’s proposals include: uMore prescription of performance requirements for smoke control installations. The guidance should offer minimum objective-based requirements on a sliding scale, depending on the type of building and the risk presented. uRecommendations that are focused on ensuring systems and installations are designed and installed in a competent manner, with competency schemes more actively encouraged. u The guidance should have clearly prescribed references to product standards such as the EN12101 suite, so that equipment installed is tested and certified as fit for the purpose intended. Architects, building owners and contractors should not be permitted to


trade off fire and smoke performance for aesthetics or commercial gain. uWhere a fire engineer or similar professional has been employed to design a strategy or blueprint for a building, they should be retained and engaged for the duration of the project, ensuring that the installation and the interactions between the various systems is fully realised. The SCA adds that the guidance should clearly reference the most applicable standards that are appropriate to the design of the system, whether British Standards or Industry best practice documents. Levels of competence should be clearly defined to ensure that designers, installers, commissioning engineers and maintenance contractors have suitable knowledge and training to deliver fully functioning life safety smoke control systems.


SCA Chairman, David Mowatt is hopeful that key aspects of Approved Document B will be addressed and improved during its redrafting. He comments: “This review represents a unique opportunity to tackle critical flaws in Approved Document B and make vital changes that will be felt throughout the industry, offering clearer guidance and improving safety across the board.”


New recruit for technical services department


umidity Solutions has welcomed Eddy Capraro into its technical services department, where he will play a key role in delivering projects and supporting customers. Capraro has considerable experience of meeting design and technical challenges, as well as managing customer services in a previous position. He commented: “This new position with Humidity


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Solutions will allow me to enhance my technical knowledge and give expert advice to our customers. I am looking forward to working with the rest of the team to achieve this.” Sales Director, John Barker, added: “Eddy’s arrival will further strengthen the technical side of the company. I have no doubt he will be an invaluable addition to the team and to the value we add to our customers’ businesses.”


uEddy Capraro.


Booth takes helm as MD at Guardian Water Treatment


appointment of Steven Booth as Managing Director. He will report to Phil Greenwood, CEO, WCS Group, which acquired Guardian in December 2017. Booth has been with Guardian for six years and is a trained water treatment chemist. He has played a crucial role in the company’s aim to provide sustainable and effective water treatment solutions across the UK. He is also focused on Closed Systems and the partnership with Hevasure. Booth said: "Our acquisition


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uardian Water Treatment has announced the


by WCS Group and


integration in to the Marlowe Critical Services Group provides welcome investment in people, systems and processes. We now have a far larger team and the scale and operational support to handle large customers with a national footprint. We have a wider offer too and can introduce


customers to Fire & Security and Air services.”


The company has also appointed Toby Hunt as Key Account Director and former Chief Executive, Mark Hobson, has moved into a Non-Executive role during the transition period.


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