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 | | BILCO LAUNCHES NEW SMOKE VENTILATOR | | | Bilco | | 05/08/2008 | | | Leading access doors and vents manufacturer, Bilco UK Ltd has added the new GEW-50REM smoke vent to its extensive REM range.
The vent, which offers a clear vent area of 1m², has a translucent double skinned polycarbonate dome cover making it ideal for the residential housing market where a source of natural light is often a key requirement, especially if the stairwell is in the core of the building or is surrounded by solid walls.
REM automatic smoke vents - which are available from stock in a range of standard sizes - have been introduced to meet customer demand for improved smoke ventilation capability. They reflect the growing attention being paid to this aspect of building design and safety by architects, building owners and regulatory authorities such as local council planning departments.
Simon Shand-Brown, sales and marketing manager for Bilco, said: "Fire safety in multi-storey buildings is becoming increasingly important and product development is being driven by the adoption of new legislation and design codes. The proper siting and specification of smoke vents can have a major impact on safety - and on building costs."
REM smoke vents can be controlled by a dedicated control panel which provides fail safe power in case of an emergency and can come as a kit with a fireman's switch and smoke detector. Other options can also be added including rain sensors and temperature thermostats to provide better control of the heating and ventilation system for an entire building. Alternatively, the smoke vents can be wired directly into a building's management system.
The REM automatic smoke vents meet current UK legislation and can be incorporated within a system designed to BS5588 (part 5) or installed by following recognised codes of practice, such as BRE 79204.
Bilco will also be introducing an extension to the product range later this year which will meet the EN12101 (part 2) regulations requiring single cover smoke vents to open to 140 degrees - which should eliminate the possibility of wind blowing smoke back into the building. The cover must also open to the fire open position within 60 seconds.
Bilco smoke vents utilise two 24 volt DC linear actuators for positive, controlled operation to ensure rapid dispersal of smoke and noxious fumes. | |
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