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One of the most important things to consider when designing a building is how the building will respond if a fire breaks out. For the safety of the occupants or staff in the building we need to ensure that structural elements of the building will not collapse and remain standing while holding back a fire for a specific period of time. Fire rated systems are used and designed to compartmentalise a fire in case one breaks out to reduce the chances of the fire spreading. The British Standard 476 dictates the appropriate fire tests for structural elements and materials and grades the level of their resistance to fires.
Smoke ventilation systems are designed to remove smoke effectively along with heat and combust products from the areas affected by a fire. At the same time as protecting the building smoke extractors also supplement the system’s output with external compensating air. This plays an important role in building fire safety as escape routes, staircases and hallways all need to be kept safe for people passing through the building if there is a fire.
Single-zone smoke extractors main purpose is to remove hot gases and smoke from the areas affected by a fire. The smoke extractor needs to facilitate fire suppression while an evacuation of the building takes place while maintaining the criteria of fire integrity and control the smoke while exposed to temperatures of up to 600º.
Most commonly found in car garages, exhaust extractor systems are important in removing vehicle exhaust fumes to keep employees safe while they are working. These extractor systems also ensure that equipment and the building’s health are in good working order so that staff can do their job safely.
Wherever a vehicle or combustion engine is required to be turned on there is a need for an exhaust extractor system. People don’t realise how quickly exhaust emissions from a cold start engine can reach toxic levels within a closed space. It is only a matter of minutes for this to happen and cause harm to staff. Repeated exposure to hazardous and carcinogenic gases and exhaust fumes can lead to negative health effects over time and may lead to work related illness claims against the business.
Having an exhaust extraction system installed can have long lasting benefits to business such as reduced sick leave from your staff and actually improve performance as you care about their working conditions and environment. Exhaust extractors are also a lot easier to maintain than you think and also leads to easier facility maintenance. You will also see less damage and corrosion done to sensitive electronics in servicing equipment and tools.
Kitchen extractor systems are an essential part of every kitchen. The system ensures a healthy and safe working space for both staff and customers. The by-products of cooking processors such as heat, smoke, grease and odours along with the harmful gases and fuels can all cause harm to anyone in the kitchen. Kitchen extractor systems are built around a canopy system which is a large overhead structure that connects up to the ducting system in the building allowing harmful gasses to be extracted and fresh air from outside to be brought in.
Kitchen extraction canopies are made in a number of different sizes based on what equipment is used along with the size of the kitchen. The extractor system will always be installed above cooking areas such as the stove to remove fumes and smoke from the kitchen. Although kitchen extractors are not technically required when using electric appliances they are recommended due to the comfortable working environment they provide. However all kitchen extractors are designed to and must meet health and safety regulations.
At ACB LTD, our team is highly trained and experienced in installing a variety of fire-rated systems to enhance your building’s safety. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help protect your property with reliable fire protection solutions!