AOV smoke ventilation Services
Expert guidance and delivery of cost effective Automatic Opening Vent Services installation, refurbishment, inspection and maintenance of life saving automatic opening vent systems (AOVs) and smoke ventilation systems.
Norse Automatic Opening Vent Services provide a wide range of services to ensure that your smoke prevention systems are legally compliant and meet fire safety and prevention standards. We are experts in the design and full installation of new AOV and smoke prevention systems; the inspection and testing of existing systems; refurbishment of existing systems and offer maintenance and servicing contracts to provide cost efficiency, ongoing compliance and peace of mind.
Our services can be provided on an ad-hoc project basis, or end-to-end; from consultation to installation, and including ongoing inspections and maintenance.
Installation
Full design and installation of systems to meet legal compliance and suit your needs. We work with all of the major systems providers and manufacturers of AOV and smoke prevention systems which means we install the solution that best meets your needs.
Refurbishment
We are experienced in working on challenging refurbishment projects, consulting with architects, engineers and building controls to find the most cost effective solution while maintaining compliance and fire safety as paramount.
Inspection and Testing
Inspection and testing by qualified and competent engineers. Inspection of the Control System and appliances for satisfactory electrical and mechanical function; testing of power and emergency power supplies and functional testing of connected system components.
Maintenance and Service Contracts
Why preventative maintenance? Working with us on an ongoing basis means that you have peace of mind that you are fully compliant to the highest standards, you have continuity of service and familiarity with your installed systems, and cost-efficiency.
Components and Systems:
Our engineers have specialist experience and training in all types of smoke ventilation components:
- Natural Ventilators
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Car Park Ventilation
- Chain drive actuators
- Control Cabinets & Panels
- Compressors and Controls
- Rain & Wind Sensors
Automatic Opening Vent systems (AOV’s)
The greatest immediate danger to the occupants of a large building in the event of a fire comes from the smoke. AOV control systems are used mainly to control the ventilation of smoke in a fire. When an AOV system is triggered, it will open actuators, windows or vents to create ventilation. This clears smoke for people leaving the building and vents smoke out of the area that has been triggered.
Smoke Vent Panels
In the event of a fire, the activation of smoke vent systems play a vital role in ensuring the escape routes from the building are kept clear of smoke. On activation of the smoke detectors or the fire alarm, a signal is sent to the smoke vent panel and the required vents will open.
Compressors
We install and maintain a variety of air compressors that power your smoke ventilation systems.
Rain Sensors
Rain sensors will automatically detect heavy rainfall. When heavy rain has been detected, it will trigger the system which will automatically close a door or window as necessary.
Wind Sensors
Wind sensors will automatically detect strong winds and once been detected, it will trigger an actuator which will automatically close a door or window as necessary.
Day-to-day panels
We install and maintain day-to-day AOV control panels to fully integrate with your smoke ventilation and fire prevention systems for daily air ventilation requirements built in for wind and rain, and thermostat triggers.
Chain motor operated windows
Chain motor actuators are triggered to automatically open windows as part of your integrated AOV system for both smoke ventilation, as well as everyday natural ventilation purposes.
Smoke shafts
Integrated as part of your AOV, vents will be on a smoke shaft or stairwell and are typically found in the lobbies of tall buildings. Opening it together with a window or windows will then create a chimney effect, clearing smoke and allowing emergency escape routes to be accessed.