Means of Escape Smoke Management
Paul Evans
Fa?ade Cavity Protection System designer retrospectively fitted protection for existing Fa?ade provisions. THE ONE SOLUTION TO THE CLADDING CRISIS. Smoke Control Consultant Surveyor Engineered solutions
Visual supporting evidence
YouTube Naturvent 2015 SV
Please visit the above to witness Smoke Behaviour in a House Fire (Pre Sprinkler Activation Temperature)
This is aimed to the readers as an Educational and awareness post ONLY.
Quote of the displays "You could drive past this property without a clue as to what is actually going on inside"
Observations and Comment
SMOKE is Statistically proven to be the "Real Killer" in a Fire incident (80%). The means of Escape from any building is of the Highest priority. Management of the Toxic smoke can assist in a Calm evacuation of the building and a strategic access for the FRS to attend the incident.
Sprinklers are NOT the panacea in Life Safety they are part of the complete solution to the protection of the community.
In the wake of recent events there is a movement in the industry for a cross sector caollition to work together and deliver a Complete Solution this course we are now embarked on something pre Grenfell unimaginable.
These advances should be seen as a respectfull tribute to those lost and a legacy for future generations to be safe in their homes should fire strike.