A look at current trends

Sheridan, G.

A look at current trends - 2004 - RICS Building Control (147) January/February 2004, 11-13(3) .

Looks at various techniques and standards which have been used for smoke venting residential lobbies and fire fighting shafts, which must apply to any component in a life safety system. Issues looked at include pressurisation, three metre-squared smoke shafts, 1.5msq openings and fan assisted smoke venting. Suggests building control officers inform themselves of current trends.


SMOKE VENTILATION
VENTILATION
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-FIRE SAFETY