Announcement
Advanced launches new CPD on Smoke Control Systems
Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection. A
dvanced has expanded its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with the launch of a new course focused on smoke control systems and their role in protecting life and property. Titled ‘Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection’, the free CPD course has been developed to provide consultants, specifiers, fire engineers, installers, facilities managers and other fire safety professionals with a practical understanding of smoke control strategies, system types and compliance requirements.
The module explores the principles of smoke movement and the importance of smoke control in supporting safe evacuation, firefighting access and property protection. Attendees will gain insight into natural and mechanical smoke ventilation systems, smoke exhaust
Product News
Unicrimp expands Q Crimp range with new White Grommet Strips
Unicrimp, a Scolmore Group company, has introducted a new White Grommet Strip to its Q-Crimp fixings range.
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ollowing the successful launch of the product in black, the addition of a white option responds directly to market demand and provides greater flexibility for a wider range of installation environments.
Available in 3m, 5m and 10m lengths, this new product reflects Unicrimp’s ongoing commitment to developing practical, installer- focused solutions that meet the evolving needs of the electrical sector.
An essential component for consumer unit installations, the
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premium white grommet strips have been engineered for both durability and ease of use. Manufactured from a flexible yet hard-wearing material, they are designed to protect cables from sharp and abrasive metal edges, helping to ensure a safe and compliant installation. This makes them particularly suited to rewires and consumer unit replacements, where reliable cable protection is critical.
The heavy-duty white grommet strip can be easily cut to the required length, offering installers a convenient and efficient solution on site. Retaining the same
performance characteristics as the original black version, the new white variant allows for improved aesthetic integration where required, without compromising on quality or
protection.
For more information, visit Unicrimp’s website - https://
unicrimp.com/ - or download the Scolmore Group app.
and pressurisation methods, as well as the key components used within smoke control systems. The CPD also examines the standards and regulations that govern smoke control design and maintenance, including Approved Document B, BS EN 12101, BS 7346-8, BS 9991 and BS 9999. Alongside this, the course highlights common design, installation and maintenance pitfalls, helping attendees better understand best practice approaches and long-term compliance responsibilities.
Delivered online by Shaun Scott, applications engineer at Advanced, the CPD forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting industry education and improving fire safety knowledge across the sector.
Shaun said: “Smoke control systems play a critical role in modern fire safety strategies, particularly in complex and high-rise buildings where maintaining clear escape routes is
essential. This CPD has been designed to provide practical, real-world guidance on the principles behind smoke control systems, the challenges involved in their design and maintenance and the standards that govern them.”
https://www.advancedco.com/
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