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Smoke Control
What Is Smoke Control?
Smoke control is an aspect of fire safety that refers to the principal of redirecting hazardous smoke and fumes in the instance of a building fire. A correctly-working smoke control system will keep smoke away from escape routes and enable easier ingress for fire fighting services, saving both lives and assets which are otherwise at serious risk from smoke during a fire.
Such smoke ventilation systems can be passive or mechanically-assisted, utilising smoke detectors, vents, smoke curtains, smoke dampers, smoke shafts and fans to protect a building such as a multi-storey apartment block or an underground car park. The system is only truly operational if all elements work in the correct sequence (for example dampers blocking smoke from entering a floor where there is no fire, but opening on the fire floor to allow smoke to leave), and therefore their maintenance has to not only check each element is intact but that each is talking to the main control systems that govern them.
Maintaining smoke control systems is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Smoke control is an aspect of fire safety that refers to the principal of redirecting hazardous smoke and fumes in the instance of a building fire. A correctly-working smoke control system will keep smoke away from escape routes and enable easier ingress for fire fighting services, saving both lives and assets which are otherwise at serious risk from smoke during a fire.
Such smoke ventilation systems can be passive or mechanically-assisted, utilising smoke detectors, vents, smoke curtains, smoke dampers, smoke shafts and fans to protect a building such as a multi-storey apartment block or an underground car park. The system is only truly operational if all elements work in the correct sequence (for example dampers blocking smoke from entering a floor where there is no fire, but opening on the fire floor to allow smoke to leave), and therefore their maintenance has to not only check each element is intact but that each is talking to the main control systems that govern them.
Maintaining smoke control systems is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Maintenence
Maintenance
Brakel Airvent is known as the industry’s leading provider of maintenance for smoke control systems and natural ventilation systems, offering a must-have service which makes life as easy as possible for the customer.
That means considerately-scheduled works to minimise disruption. It means regular reviews of your system to ensure it’s as energy-efficient as it can be. It means we’ll help you to spread the cost of system refurbishments and upgrades rather than hitting you with huge up-front bills. It means we have in-house resources for engineer site visits, CFD designs, product specifications and more.
When peoples’ lives are depending on your smoke control system you need to know that it works. From preventative maintenance packages to a UK-wide, 24/365 emergency call out service, Brakel Airvent Services doesn’t just provide unrivalled engineering expertise − it provides peace of mind.
UK’s leading smoke control maintenance provider
Unique UK-wide, 24/365 emergency call out within 4 hours available
Site-specific planned preventative maintenance packages
Regulatory compliance and certification
Comprehensive spares support
Remedial works for smoke ventilation systems and smoke or fire dampers
Roof hatch, corridor and car park ventilation servicing
Smoke damper and fire damper maintenance
Legislation demands that you correctly maintain your smoke control system, and that means appointing an experienced partner that can manage the job.
Brakel Airvent is known as the industry’s leading provider of maintenance for smoke control systems and natural ventilation systems, offering a must-have service which makes life as easy as possible for the customer.
That means considerately-scheduled works to minimise disruption. It means regular reviews of your system to ensure it’s as energy-efficient as it can be. It means we’ll help you to spread the cost of system refurbishments and upgrades rather than hitting you with huge up-front bills. It means we have in-house resources for engineer site visits, CFD designs, product specifications and more.
When peoples’ lives are depending on your smoke control system you need to know that it works. From preventative maintenance packages to a UK-wide, 24/365 emergency call out service, Brakel Airvent Services doesn’t just provide unrivalled engineering expertise − it provides peace of mind.
UK’s leading smoke control maintenance provider
Unique UK-wide, 24/365 emergency call out within 4 hours available
Site-specific planned preventative maintenance packages
Regulatory compliance and certification
Comprehensive spares support
Remedial works for smoke ventilation systems and smoke or fire dampers
Roof hatch, corridor and car park ventilation servicing
Smoke damper and fire damper maintenance
Legislation demands that you correctly maintain your smoke control system, and that means appointing an experienced partner that can manage the job.
Projects
Projects
Brakel Airvent goes from strength to strength…
As a part of the Brakel Group − European market leader in the areas of daylight access, fire safety and ventilation solutions for more than 35 years − No-one understands the complexity and importance of smoke control systems better than Brakel Airvent.
Whether you require a complete life safety system, full fire safety strategy or simply replacement of a number of individual parts, Brakel Airvent offers a hands-on approach that you won’t find anywhere else.
Brakel Airvent is the UK’s leading provider of turnkey whole-life, service and maintenance for life safety systems and has achieved this position through a focus on constantly improving and developing to provide you with the complete package…
Safety − Complete peace of mind that people and assets are protected.
Compliance − We focus on your compliance, so you can be sure you’re covered.
Savings − Ongoing review to help you save money on system and running costs.
Future − Peace of mind that your system meets current AND future legislation.
Brakel Airvent goes from strength to strength…
As a part of the Brakel Group − European market leader in the areas of daylight access, fire safety and ventilation solutions for more than 35 years − No-one understands the complexity and importance of smoke control systems better than Brakel Airvent.
Whether you require a complete life safety system, full fire safety strategy or simply replacement of a number of individual parts, Brakel Airvent offers a hands-on approach that you won’t find anywhere else.
Brakel Airvent is the UK’s leading provider of turnkey whole-life, service and maintenance for life safety systems and has achieved this position through a focus on constantly improving and developing to provide you with the complete package…
Safety − Complete peace of mind that people and assets are protected.
Compliance − We focus on your compliance, so you can be sure you’re covered.
Savings − Ongoing review to help you save money on system and running costs.
Future − Peace of mind that your system meets current AND future legislation.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Brakel Airvent refurbishments replace your systems not just like-for-like, but offer tangible improvements in energy useage that will keep your environment optimised for temperature and safe from smoke, while significantly reducing energy bills.
Please take this opportunity to read how we’re improving environments for those that live and work in these buildings…
Brakel Airvent refurbishments replace your systems not just like-for-like, but offer tangible improvements in energy useage that will keep your environment optimised for temperature and safe from smoke, while significantly reducing energy bills.
Please take this opportunity to read how we’re improving environments for those that live and work in these buildings…
Eura-R
EURA-R Louvred smoke ventilator with rain-proof side blades
The perfect choice for all-weather day-to-day ventilation, Airvent’s Eura-R is of similar high-volume throughout design to the standard Eura, with the exception of incorporated rainproof side blades. Integrated rain gutters mean water drainage can be easily controlled.
A range of base and flange designs are available, and the product is excellently suited for use in atria, shopping centres, industrial buildings, train stations and ports.
The perfect choice for all-weather day-to-day ventilation, Airvent’s Eura-R is of similar high-volume throughout design to the standard Eura, with the exception of incorporated rainproof side blades. Integrated rain gutters mean water drainage can be easily controlled.
A range of base and flange designs are available, and the product is excellently suited for use in atria, shopping centres, industrial buildings, train stations and ports.
Duo Therma
DUO THERMA Cold bridge-free, thermally insulated smoke ventilator
The innovative twin flap system employed by Brakel Airvent’s Duo Therma product make it ideally suited for buildings which have stringent requirements for air sealing and thermal and/or acoustic insulation, as well as for structures with high moisture levels.
A thermally insulated alternative is also offered, which will minimize the formation of condensation, and the product can also be supplied uninsulated, translucent, and with a single flap instead of two.
The innovative twin flap system employed by Brakel Airvent’s Duo Therma product make it ideally suited for buildings which have stringent requirements for air sealing and thermal and/or acoustic insulation, as well as for structures with high moisture levels.
A thermally insulated alternative is also offered, which will minimize the formation of condensation, and the product can also be supplied uninsulated, translucent, and with a single flap instead of two.
Estra
ESTRA Translucent louvred smoke ventilator
Attractive, sleek and elegant, the Brakel Airvent Estra louvred ventilator is designed to be applied vertically and is suitable for both day-to-day ventilation and smoke and heat extraction in the event of fire.
The translucent design makes it an aesthetically-desirable addition to any structure, and Brakel Airvent’s Estra has thermally-insulated profile sections, designed with both insulated glass and single glazed glass in mind.
Attractive, sleek and elegant, the Brakel Airvent Estra louvred ventilator is designed to be applied vertically and is suitable for both day-to-day ventilation and smoke and heat extraction in the event of fire.
The translucent design makes it an aesthetically-desirable addition to any structure, and Brakel Airvent’s Estra has thermally-insulated profile sections, designed with both insulated glass and single glazed glass in mind.
Eura
EURA Multilateral louvred smoke ventilator
When volume of airflow is the issue, Brakel Airvent’s Eura is the answer. A louvred ventilator, the fail-safe Safeguard can extract significant volumes of air and smoke within an impressively short period of time.
Suitable for either inlet (façade application) or air extraction (façade and roof application), Eura is available with a variety of blade types, including translucent polycarbonate or glass design. For industrial buildings, offices, shopping centres and atria, Eura offers fantastic, reliable performance at the right price. External water drainage ensures rain water does not enter the building.
When volume of airflow is the issue, Brakel Airvent’s Eura is the answer. A louvred ventilator, the fail-safe Safeguard can extract significant volumes of air and smoke within an impressively short period of time.
Suitable for either inlet (façade application) or air extraction (façade and roof application), Eura is available with a variety of blade types, including translucent polycarbonate or glass design. For industrial buildings, offices, shopping centres and atria, Eura offers fantastic, reliable performance at the right price. External water drainage ensures rain water does not enter the building.
Inova
INOVA Stylish glazed smoke ventilator for vertical façade applications
An elegantly crafted ventilation solution ideal for natural, day-to-day ventilation as well as smoke ventilation in case of fire, the Inova features concealed controls which have been completely embedded into its structure.
Aesthetically designed and reliably constructed, Brakel Airvent’s Inova is a high-grade smoke ventilator for vertical façade applications.
An elegantly crafted ventilation solution ideal for natural, day-to-day ventilation as well as smoke ventilation in case of fire, the Inova features concealed controls which have been completely embedded into its structure.
Aesthetically designed and reliably constructed, Brakel Airvent’s Inova is a high-grade smoke ventilator for vertical façade applications.
Ventria
VENTRIA Stylish glazed smoke ventilator for glazed structures
Brakel Airvent’s attractive, transparent top-hung Ventria window provides for both natural ventilation and removal of smoke and heat.
Thanks to its stylish design, the Ventria is popular with clients looking to ventilate structural glass buildings or those with glass façades/roofs.
Brakel Airvent’s attractive, transparent top-hung Ventria window provides for both natural ventilation and removal of smoke and heat.
Thanks to its stylish design, the Ventria is popular with clients looking to ventilate structural glass buildings or those with glass façades/roofs.
Enforcer 54
ENFORCER 54 Practical and aesthetic multi parallel linked blade smoke damper
The Enforcer 54 combination smoke and fire damper has been designed to satisfy smoke ventilation applications and is particularly suited to smoke evacuation shafts and risers in multi storey buildings.
The Enforcer 54 combination smoke and fire damper has been designed to satisfy smoke ventilation applications and is particularly suited to smoke evacuation shafts and risers in multi storey buildings.
Lumera
LUMERA Glazed casement smoke ventilator
A high-quality architectural smoke ventilator window designed to deal with fire situations, the Lumera from Airvent offers the advantages of both the Luma and Ventria products in one elegantly engineered unit, designed deliberately with slightly inclined structural glass roofs in mind.
With the Lumera, Airvent presents a stylish glazed casement smoke ventilator with slim profiles and innovative controls which are cleverly hidden within the frame itself.
A high-quality architectural smoke ventilator window designed to deal with fire situations, the Lumera from Airvent offers the advantages of both the Luma and Ventria products in one elegantly engineered unit, designed deliberately with slightly inclined structural glass roofs in mind.
With the Lumera, Airvent presents a stylish glazed casement smoke ventilator with slim profiles and innovative controls which are cleverly hidden within the frame itself.
Sentry
SENTRY Compact, high-power axial fan for car parks
Designed with car parks and underground structures in mind, Brakel Airvent’s Sentry is a compact solution that can replace traditional ducted ventilation.
Suitable for relieving build-up of harmful gases in day-to-day use and directing smoke toward extraction points in the event of a fire, the Sentry produces a high velocity jet which adds momentum to the air in front of the fan, imparting thrust to the surrounding air via mixing and entrainment as it diffuses. The Sentry is also available with a truly reversible motor.
The small size increases ceiling clearance and reduces clutter and obstruction to CCTV cameras in the car park. The fan is powerful enough to operate in situations where there are structural obstacles to airflow such as pillars and downstandings.
Designed with car parks and underground structures in mind, Brakel Airvent’s Sentry is a compact solution that can replace traditional ducted ventilation.
Suitable for relieving build-up of harmful gases in day-to-day use and directing smoke toward extraction points in the event of a fire, the Sentry produces a high velocity jet which adds momentum to the air in front of the fan, imparting thrust to the surrounding air via mixing and entrainment as it diffuses. The Sentry is also available with a truly reversible motor.
The small size increases ceiling clearance and reduces clutter and obstruction to CCTV cameras in the car park. The fan is powerful enough to operate in situations where there are structural obstacles to airflow such as pillars and downstandings.
IntelliVent OPC
INTELLIVENT OPC Integrated smoke safety controls
The IntelliVent OPC (Open Protocol Control) is Brakel Airvent’s industry-leading smoke control panel, designed to operate and co-ordinate the effective running of your smoke control system. If required the open network can be easily extended to control other building systems, cutting down on the need for multiple panels and providing a one-stop control system.
The IntelliVent OPC (Open Protocol Control) is Brakel Airvent’s industry-leading smoke control panel, designed to operate and co-ordinate the effective running of your smoke control system. If required the open network can be easily extended to control other building systems, cutting down on the need for multiple panels and providing a one-stop control system.
Guardian
GUARDIAN Compact, high-power centrifugal fan for car parks
The centrifugal Guardian fan from Brakel Airvent is ideal for underground or enclosed structures, especially car parks. A high-powered, duct-free solution, using Guardian means lower installation, maintenance and running costs.
Its slim profile allows car park designers to overcome issues caused by obtrusive structural beams and low overall ceiling heights without compromising performance.
The centrifugal Guardian fan from Brakel Airvent is ideal for underground or enclosed structures, especially car parks. A high-powered, duct-free solution, using Guardian means lower installation, maintenance and running costs.
Its slim profile allows car park designers to overcome issues caused by obtrusive structural beams and low overall ceiling heights without compromising performance.
Smoke Warden
SMOKE WARDEN Discreet smoke ventilation for corridors and stairwells
Brakel Airvent’s Smoke Warden has been designed to offer a ventilation solution for multi-storey residential and commercial buildings which feature stairwells and corridors. Easy, low cost installation and maintenance is the key, with the Smoke Warden’s bottom-hinged system allowing access to wiring and electronics from within the corridor.
Brakel Airvent’s Smoke Warden has been designed to offer a ventilation solution for multi-storey residential and commercial buildings which feature stairwells and corridors. Easy, low cost installation and maintenance is the key, with the Smoke Warden’s bottom-hinged system allowing access to wiring and electronics from within the corridor.
Smoke-Guard
SMOKE-GUARD Smoke-Guard
Brakel Airvent’s Smoke-Guard is an innovative smoke and heat-resistant curtain which can be applied either fixed in place or deployed automatically within seconds in a fire emergency. Smoke-Guard compartmentalises hot smoke above head height to delay it from cooling and lowering to ground level, obscuring fire escape routes and causing a hazard to health. The robust, lightweight Smoke-Guard has applications in smoke containment, smoke channelling and smoke sealing, and is rated to 120 minutes at 600°C (both enclosure and fabric).
Brakel Airvent’s Smoke-Guard is an innovative smoke and heat-resistant curtain which can be applied either fixed in place or deployed automatically within seconds in a fire emergency. Smoke-Guard compartmentalises hot smoke above head height to delay it from cooling and lowering to ground level, obscuring fire escape routes and causing a hazard to health. The robust, lightweight Smoke-Guard has applications in smoke containment, smoke channelling and smoke sealing, and is rated to 120 minutes at 600°C (both enclosure and fabric).
Fire-Guard
Brakel Airvent’s Fire-Guard is an innovative fire, smoke and heat-resistant curtain which can be applied either fixed in place or deployed automatically within seconds in a fire emergency. Fire-Guard blocks the spread of flames (much like a fire door), and also compartmentalises hot smoke above head height to delay it from cooling and lowering to ground level, obscuring fire escape route and causing a hazard to health. The robust, lightweight Fire-Guard has applications in smoke containment, smoke channelling and smoke sealing, and is rated to 60 minutes in a fire situation (both enclosure and fabric). The enclosure features side guide rails to ensure sealing of the edges.
Sky XS Roof Hatch
SKYXFLYER Safe and durable roof access hatch
Legislation is becoming increasingly tight with regard to the safety of roof access. These measures are designed to vouch for the safety of mechanics while performing installation and maintenance on roofs. The Brakel roof access hatch is therefore equipped with an easy to open/close hatch, which was developed not only all safety requirements applicable, but also the latest wishes in the area of energy performance.
Legislation is becoming increasingly tight with regard to the safety of roof access. These measures are designed to vouch for the safety of mechanics while performing installation and maintenance on roofs. The Brakel roof access hatch is therefore equipped with an easy to open/close hatch, which was developed not only all safety requirements applicable, but also the latest wishes in the area of energy performance.
Greenlite
GREENLIGHT The ‘green’ glass rooflight − the sustainable alternative to plastic
Rooflights and skylights are highly popular means of allowing in natural light. In the past they were made nearly exclusively of synthetic materials. As the market leader in glass roof structures, Brakel now introduces a glass rooflight that makes the most effective possible use of the valuable natural sources of light and air.
Rooflights and skylights are highly popular means of allowing in natural light. In the past they were made nearly exclusively of synthetic materials. As the market leader in glass roof structures, Brakel now introduces a glass rooflight that makes the most effective possible use of the valuable natural sources of light and air.
About us
Providing comprehensive smoke control and fire safety systems maintenance since 1987, Kingspan Light + Air Ltd, formerly Brakel Airvent, is the UK’s leading smoke ventilation and fire safety experts. No-one understands the complexity and importance of smoke control systems better than Kingspan Light + Air. Our maintenance and repair service covers a whole range of smoke ventilation and fire safety systems and requirements including:
Whether you require a complete, full fire safety strategy or simply replacement of a number of individual parts, Kingspan Light & Air offers a hands-on approach that you won’t find anywhere else. You can rest assured that your smoke ventilation and fire safety system will be maintained to the highest standard thanks to our expert team of highly skilled engineers and state-of-the-art components from the Group.
Service and skill you won’t find anywhere else
With our unbeatable call out response time, expert understanding of legislation and practical approach, as well as our ability to take on a project at any stage, Kingspan Light + Air is the only smoke ventilation and fire safety service partner you will ever need.
Kingspan Light + Air's impressive customer retention rate is testament to our continuing commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensuring thorough checks of all components are made regardless of system complexity or location. Our highly skilled engineers possess the necessary training and equipment to abseil from even the highest point of a building − ensuring that no component is ever out of reach.
Servicing a large high-profile client base across a range of industries including industrial, commercial, health, retail, residential, leisure and distribution you can be sure that Brakel Airvent has the experience and skill you’d expect from the UK’s leading smoke ventilation and fire safety maintenance and refurbishment project provider.
With an exemplary health and safety record, Kingspan Light + Air (UK & Ireland) Ltd leads by example. As the first FIRAS accredited service and maintenance firm, Kingspan Light + Air is dedicated to maintaining and promoting the highest standards of conduct within the smoke control and fire safety industry − giving you peace of mind that when you’re working with Kingspan, you’re working with the best in the business.
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- Free no obligation site/system survey and asset review
- UK-wide, 24/365 emergency call out − response within 4 hours available
- Smoke/Fire damper surveys, service and maintenance
- Site-specific planned preventative maintenance packages
- Regulatory compliance and certification
- Comprehensive spares support
- Remedial works and refurbishment projects, using the latest Brakel energy-efficient products to upgrade your building and save costs
- Fire engineering consultancy
- Design review, cause & effect and risk assessment
Whether you require a complete, full fire safety strategy or simply replacement of a number of individual parts, Kingspan Light & Air offers a hands-on approach that you won’t find anywhere else. You can rest assured that your smoke ventilation and fire safety system will be maintained to the highest standard thanks to our expert team of highly skilled engineers and state-of-the-art components from the Group.
Service and skill you won’t find anywhere else
With our unbeatable call out response time, expert understanding of legislation and practical approach, as well as our ability to take on a project at any stage, Kingspan Light + Air is the only smoke ventilation and fire safety service partner you will ever need.
Kingspan Light + Air's impressive customer retention rate is testament to our continuing commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensuring thorough checks of all components are made regardless of system complexity or location. Our highly skilled engineers possess the necessary training and equipment to abseil from even the highest point of a building − ensuring that no component is ever out of reach.
Servicing a large high-profile client base across a range of industries including industrial, commercial, health, retail, residential, leisure and distribution you can be sure that Brakel Airvent has the experience and skill you’d expect from the UK’s leading smoke ventilation and fire safety maintenance and refurbishment project provider.
With an exemplary health and safety record, Kingspan Light + Air (UK & Ireland) Ltd leads by example. As the first FIRAS accredited service and maintenance firm, Kingspan Light + Air is dedicated to maintaining and promoting the highest standards of conduct within the smoke control and fire safety industry − giving you peace of mind that when you’re working with Kingspan, you’re working with the best in the business.
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