Step-by-Step Guide to Smoke Ventilation Maintenance
In the realm of building safety, smoke ventilation systems play a pivotal role, particularly during fire emergencies. However, these systems often fall into the category of ‘out of sight, [...]
Fit For Purpose Smoke Control Systems
There is a vast difference between having a system fit for purpose, in a working condition responding in a fire compared to a building littered with products that work but are not tested against [...]
Fire Safety Certificate Guidance
Fire Safety Certificates seldom receive the priority they deserve. They are the starting block of fire safety in a building. It would be fair to compare them to a birth certificate. Your birth [...]
Williaam Cox becomes an accredited member of SCA, FETA, and HEVAC
Williaam Cox is proud to be a new member of accredited associations within smoke ventilation. Smoke Control Association (SCA) The SCA‘s aim is to promote and enhance the design, [...]
Codes, standards and their relevance: What you need to know
What is BS 7346? BS 7346 maintenance is referenced back to BS 9999. BS 7346-8, in whole or in part are normative reference documents that BS 9999 refers to as indispensable for its application. [...]
Why are smoke control codes and standards relevant?
BS 9999; EN 12101; BS 7346; and BS 7974 are relevant codes and standards commonly referenced in Ireland relating to smoke control. Fire science, design, maintenance, and prevention is a dynamic, [...]
Why is maintaining your building’s smoke control system important?
Doing the right thing is seldom our first choice. If it were, we would all have been in the gym this morning or ran 5km before work. There would be no need for Gardai or referees in the world and [...]
