Proper smoke ventilation in a building is not only essential for saving people’s lives in the event of a fire, but it is also regulated strictly by law. Automated Opening Vents – also known as AOV – are an integral part of this system.
Simply put, automatic opening Vent is a system which is used to vent air or smoke in a building and is used in both natural and smoke ventilation systems. The devices help to avoid smoke build up inside a building, which aids both occupants and fire rescue personnel who have entered the building to put out the fire.
This system is integrated into a complete smoke or natural ventilation system, where components work together to clear the building of smoke in the case of an emergency. These are often positioned at the highest point in a smoke shaft, or at the top of an escape route. This allows a path for the smoke to travel up and out of the building. Continue reading