This European Standard, a part of the BS EN 12101 series, specifies pressure differential systems designed to hold back smoke at a leaky physical barrier in a building, such as a door (either open or closed) or other similarly restricted openings. It covers methods for calculating the parameters of pressure differential smoke control systems as part of the design procedure.
BS EN 12101-6:2005 gives test procedures for the systems used, as well as describing relevant, and critical, features of the installation and commissioning procedures needed to implement the calculated design in a building. It covers systems intended to protect means of escape such as stairwells, corridors and lobbies, as well as systems intended to provide a protected firefighting bridgehead for the Fire Services.
The systems incorporate smoke control components and kits comprising these and possibly other components. This standard gives requirements and methods for the evaluation of conformity for such kits.
Replaces BS 5588-4:1998 and specifies pressure differential systems designed to hold back smoke at a leaky physical barrier in a building, such as a door (either open or closed), or other similar openings.
It describes relevant and critical features of installation and commissioning procedures needed to implement the calculated design in a building.
It also covers systems intended to protect means of escape, such as stairwells, corridors and lobbies and systems intended to provide a fire fighting bridgehead for the Fire Services.
