Clearview National September 2018 - Issue 202 | Page 67
FIRESAFETY&SECURITY
ARE YOUR FIRE
RATED WINDOWS
BSEN CERTIFIED?
With smoke inhalation being
the most common cause of
death from fire-related disasters,
smoke ventilation systems are
vital to remove smoke and heat
to help save lives and avoid
tragedies like this again.
Designed for communal areas
such as stairwells, lobbies or exit
corridors, smoke ventilation
systems use actuators to
automatically open windows
and rooflights in the event
of a fire, creating a safe exit
out of high-rise residential or
commercial buildings.
A typical system should
consist of vents certified to
BS EN 12101-2 which are
automatically triggered by a
24v control system (certified to
BS EN 12101-10). The system
is activated when a call-point
or smoke sensor is triggered,
resulting in vents opening to
clear smoke from that area of
the building.
In many cases, however,
the windows used for smoke
ventilation are not certified or
tested to the same high standard
as the system.
And Sam Yiend, Director of
Teal Products, one of the UK’s
foremost suppliers of window
controls, openers and actuators,
commented: “At Teal we
recommend and offer a number
of window options to customers
including aluminium glazed
louvres which are thermally
broken and fully-certified to this
BS EN standard.
“It’s an effective system which
has become an integral part of
fire and safety strategies across
the world and we have the
tools and support businesses
need to stock, supply and fit
these systems with complete
confidence.
“Not only do we have 17 plus
years of experience supplying
window control and ventilation
systems, we offer bespoke one-
page installation instructions for
each product and full training at
our facilities if necessary.”
Founded in 2000, Teal Products are one of the UK’s leading
suppliers and distributers of manual and electric window
openers, controls and actuators. Family-owned and family-
run, Teal prides itself on its extensive product range from
the industry’s leading brands along with its comprehensive
customer service including technical assistance, training and
after-sales support.
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