FireNet Community

FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Community Fire Safety => Topic started by: davincey on June 22, 2009, 04:37:45 PM

Title: AOV
Post by: davincey on June 22, 2009, 04:37:45 PM: Hi all

Would it be acceptable to fit an electronic door opener/closer to the roof access door of a flat block and connect it to the alarm system (with overrides on the ground floor) to act as a smoke vent?

The door in question is at the top of the single staircase and is security protected by a steel barred gate at a lower level.
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: nearlythere on June 22, 2009, 05:17:21 PM: Quote from: davincey on June 22, 2009, 04:37:45 PM
Hi all

Would it be acceptable to fit an electronic door opener/closer to the roof access door of a flat block and connect it to the alarm system (with overrides on the ground floor) to act as a smoke vent?

The door in question is at the top of the single staircase and is security protected by a steel barred gate at a lower level.

Don't see why not as long as it meets the principles of automatic smoke ventilation.
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: kurnal on June 22, 2009, 05:42:34 PM: I agree. It would be useful to remember the porpose of these vents and remember that for their intended purpose the temperature is likely to be reasonably cool. The operation of the door should be reliable and the interface to the fire alarm resilient, tested and maintained. Once having opened it should stay open and not close if the wiring or opener fails due to the heat of the fire to which it may be exposed. Thought should also be given to the recommendations in BS5839 and BS7273.
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: davincey on June 23, 2009, 08:41:53 AM: Thank you gentlemen (kurnal you're slipping, only second!!!)
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: nearlythere on June 23, 2009, 09:15:54 AM: Quote from: davincey on June 23, 2009, 08:41:53 AM
Thank you gentlemen (kurnal you're slipping, only second!!!)
I can get to my zimmer quicker.
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: Wiz on June 23, 2009, 05:17:20 PM: Quote from: davincey on June 23, 2009, 08:41:53 AM
Thank you gentlemen (kurnal you're slipping, only second!!!)

Even Prof. K needs to take a comfort break at some time!

Although I have heard he is currently considering installing a Firenet access point in all rooms of his chateau
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: davincey on June 25, 2009, 03:59:02 PM: Wow! That could take a while....I've heard that he has a very big chateau!
Title: Re: AOV
Post by: kurnal on June 26, 2009, 11:17:22 PM: Yes I am afraid it is rather large at the moment. My wife keeps nagging me to downsize but I just keep buying bigger belts.