Colt Smoke Control Systems and Smoke Ventilation
Systems
In designing a building, the incorporation of smoke control systems and smoke ventilation can significantly improve the life safety protection of the building. Smoke Control systems (sometimes known as fire ventilation or smoke vents) come in many forms and range widely in complexity, but their basic objectives are usually the same.
Colt smoke control systems:
- Exhaust smoke and heat
- Contain smoke
- Achieve a smoke free zone
- Assist with the immediate evacuation of the building
- Assist with pinpointing the source of the fire
- Help avoid flashover
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Smoke prevents the fire brigade from seeing where the source of the fire is, and prevents people from escaping. And the latent hazard of smoke should not be underestimated. Five breaths is all it takes for consciousness to be lost.
Over many years Colt has been involved with research about the behaviour of smoke from fires. Colt's smoke control systems ensure that if there is a fire, smoke is contained and removed, allowing safe egress and minimising damage.
The smoke control and ventilation of car parks requires a special design approach, which is addressed by Colt Jetstream and Cyclone ventilation systems. Colt car park smoke and ventilation systems serve the dual purpose of controlling smoke and reducing carbon monoxide levels.
For various building types such as apartment buildings, shopping centres, warehouses, factories and single storey buildings, Colt delivers tailored smoke control systems and smoke ventilation systems. All Colt's smoke control products have been tested to and comply with the latest smoke control standards.
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