What is BS EN 12101-7 – Smoke duct sections about?
BS EN 12101-7 focuses on smoke and heat control systems. The aim of BS EN 12107 series is to provide best industry requirements that ensures safe and reliable use of smoke and heat control systems, such that they play a positive role during fire emergency. BS EN 12101-7 is the seventh part of the BS EN 12101 series of standards applies to smoke control duct sections, placed on the market and intended to operate as part of a pressure differential system or smoke and heat exhaust system. BS EN 12101-7 specifies requirements and gives reference to the test methods defined for smoke control duct sections and their associated components (for example, hangers and other items proven at the time of testing), which are intended to be installed in such systems in buildings. BS EN 12101-7 also provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to the requirements of BS EN 12101-7. Furthermore, marking and information on installation and maintenance of these products are also given in BS EN 12101-7.
BS EN 12101-7 also governs associated components used together with smoke control duct sections such as turning vanes and silencers, with the exception of natural and powered smoke ventilators and smoke control dampers, which are covered by separate standards.
Note 1: BS EN 12101-7 has not considered in detail the detrimental and/or corrosive effects that may be caused by process chemicals present in the atmosphere, which are drawn through the system intentionally or inadvertently.
Note 2: Ducts for use other than in smoke and heat exhaust/control systems are not covered by BS EN 12101-7.
Who is BS EN 12101-7 - Smoke duct sections for?
BS EN 12101-7 on smoke duct sections is useful for:
- Smoke control ducts manufacturers and installers
- Smoke and heat control systems manufacturers and installers
- Smoke control ducts suppliers
- Regulatory bodies
- Fire safety department
Why should you use BS EN 12101-7 - Smoke duct sections?
Smoke control ducts are commonly used in smoke and heat control systems. They may serve single compartments or a number of different fire compartments. The systems may be dedicated smoke extraction or possibly a combined environmental ventilation/smoke extraction.
BS EN 12101-7 provides you with requirements and test methods that can be followed while manufacturing of smoke control ducts. This can ensure that smoke control ducts are efficient and help in extinguishing fire immediately.
BS EN 12101-7 helps in the evaluation of conformity of product by using initial type testing and factory production control method that verifies if the performance declarations represent the true behaviour of the product.
If you are a manufacturer, BS EN 12101-7 can ensure that your smoke control ducts contribute to the operational efficiency of the hose system and contribute to a successful fire response.
