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Smoke Control in Warehouses
FSE article 09/08 (0.5 MB)
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In single storey storage and industrial buildings, there are various uses to which smoke control systems can be put in the case of a fire:
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To facilitate escape by providing smoke free escape routes.
- To reduce the likelihood of damage or loss to production or stock.
- To enable the fire-fighters to better see the fire and therefore to extinguish
it more speedily and effectively.
- To permit greater travel distances to exits to be designed in, without
the need for compartmentation, resulting in a larger building plan.
A well designed smoke control system should be able to maintain adequate smoke free escape conditions at low level to allow the building to be evacuated with minimum risk of smoke inhalation, injury or death.
Please read an article (0.5 MB) written by Colt from Fire Safety Engineering on the role of smoke control in fighting warehouse fires, the standards and legislation, and the design methodology.
Kellogg's, Manchester
Colt has considerable experience in the design and implementation of smoke control systems in Warehouse and Factories and a vast number of installations have been carried out throughout the UK.
Colt products are specifically designed to blend into the building structure, concealed until needed and compliant with all relevant codes and standards.
Colt is a member of Constructashed, http://www.constructashed.com/. Constructashed.com is the world's first website devoted to the location, design and construction of modern, cost-effective warehouses and distribution centres.
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