SMOKE VENTILATION DESIGN + INSTRUCTIONS

When designing smoke ventilation systems, we aim for sensible solutions that are both cost-effective and meet the requirements of the site, client, and authorities. Our fire safety experts design smoke ventilation systems for:

• Large public spaces, shopping centers and commercial buildings


• Assisted housing buildings, senior homes and hospitals


• Buildings with special designs, such as long corridors


• High-rise buildings


• Underground spaces, such as car parks, warehouses and tunnels

We ensure that cost-effective, smoke ventilation systems are properly designed and installed from the beginning and working effectively as part of the building’s fire safety system. In addition to assessing the need for smoke ventilation, we verify that systems are correctly sized and integrated into fire safety systems and there are no errors in system flow rates. We also perform early equipment testing and joint use tests of smoke ventilation systems on construction sites.

Our fire safety experts can ensure the compatibility of different system plans and integrate smoke ventilation as a part of overall fire safety. We also schedule, design and supervise joint use tests to verify the functionality of the smoke ventilation system together with other fire safety systems.

An effective and reliable smoke ventilation system is an important part of a functional and safe building. By controlling the movement of dangerous smoke and fumes in a building, these systems help facilitate firefighting and occupant evacuation and, as a result, minimize property damage and personal injury.

Smoke damage caused by fires in factories, production plants, hospitals and transport terminals can be extremely costly. Ventilation, flue gas extraction and smoke damage all add to operational delays. Our experts can help identify which smoke ventilation system best meets the needs of a facility and minimizes downtime in the event of a fire.

Smoke ventilation systems that have been neglected in terms of maintenance, testing and servicing can result in improperly working systems. We work with authorities and building services to design operating instructions for smoke ventilation systems for both new and existing buildings. We help ensure smoke ventilation systems work when you need them and that they are still working for decades to come.

In addition to our work on building and infrastructure projects, we are actively involved in the development of Finnish national fire safety and smoke control regulations. We utilize our extensive experience and deep expertise in fire safety engineering to develop and align regulations, ordinances and application guidelines.