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What is a Smoke Test Checklist?
A Smoke Test Checklist is a form that engineers, architects, and site personnel use to track and document smoke ventilation and detection systems. Smoke ventilation and detection systems usually consist of detectors, sensors, alarms, extraction fans, and other electronic and mechanical components. All in all, it is one of the important parts of the overall fire safety system of a building.
Modern building design has leaned more and more towards more closed, tight spaces. In buildings like these, it is doubly important to have quality smoke ventilation and detection systems that ensure the building occupants are kept safe, or informed early, in case a fire breaks out. With a proper smoke test checklist, you can ensure that your smoke ventilation and detection systems all perform as designed and are compliant with building regulations Approved Document B.
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Smoke Test Requirements for Compliance
According to Approved Document B Building Regulations, all smoke detection and ventilation systems are to be tested, commissioned, and documented in the fire safety information of the building. Further, it is important to note that Approved Doc B does not explicitly require engineers or technicians to provide documented smoke tests in order to comply with regulations. However, smoke test checklists can still be submitted to building control as supporting evidence packets which will greatly help in demonstrating the view and your theme performed the necessary tasks in order to comply with these regulations.
There are several requirements in the UK Approved Document B building regulations for smoke tests and ventilation/detection systems checking. For example, in order to comply with UK Approved Document B, you must be able to verify that:
- AOVs, vents, and shaft openings operate automatically via detectors.
- Vents open to the full required free area.
- Smoke shafts operate only on the fire floor.
- Mechanical systems achieve required airflow/pressure.
- Head-of-stair vents open correctly.
- Basement smoke outlets or extract systems operate as intended.
- Air inlets open and provide sufficient make-up air.
- All results are documented in Fire Safety Information.
Smoke Test VS. Functional Test
According to the UK building regulations Approved Document B Fire Safety, you will need to show documented evidence that your smoke ventilation and detection systems are tested. Specifically, smoke tests are usually performed by using artificial, controlled smoke for visual inspections to see how well smoke traverses spaces within your buildings. Smoke build up in an unventilated area can lead to property damage and presents serious fire safety risks to your inhabitants. Smoke tests ensure that your team identifies any problem areas early on and that corrective action can be performed.
Functional tests are done to ensure your emergency smoke detection and ventilation systems perform as intended. The Approved Document B, or Part B, requires that smoke control features must “open automatically” on detection of smoke. Thus, in the unfortunate event of a fire, your smoke control systems ensure that smoke is expelled from your building without need of manual activation. Functional tests include testing your systems with actual smoke, verifying the integrity of your detection sensors, testing electronic and mechanical components of the system, etc.
Smoke Test Guide
Although the Approved Document B does not explicitly require smoke tests, common industry practice still sees engineers and site personnel perform smoke tests to ensure the quality of their smoke control systems and to demonstrate compliance to regulations. Usually, smoke tests consist of using non-toxic, artificial smoke to mimic how actual smoke during a fire would behave in the enclosed spaces of your building. Essentially, these tests are done to determine how smoke flows within your building, identify any leakage or unwanted smoke build-up, and to verify that the smoke control systems perform as intended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the best Smoke Test Checklist to use?
Sitemate’s Smoke Test Checklist was built to make your job performing smoke tests easier, all while ensuring compliance with the Approved Document B regulations. Actual requirements pulled from the Part B regulations on venting heat and smoke are neatly laid out on the form so you can refer to them during your inspections. You can even take and attach photos, note down field notes, and sign off on the checklist - all in real time.
Does this checklist comply with building code regulations?
Yes, this Smoke Test Checklist was built entirely on requirements issued by the Approved Document B on venting of heat and smoke. While building control officials do not explicitly require you to submit a smoke test checklist, using this template to document your testing processes can be used as evidence packets to demonstrate your compliance with the building regulations.
How do I add or remove checklist items in the template?
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