Managing Smoke Is as Critical as Suppressing Fire
The majority of fire fatalities are caused by smoke inhalation, not direct flame contact. Effective smoke control systems are therefore as vital as fire suppression, maintaining tenable conditions in escape routes and enabling safe evacuation and firefighter access.
Fire Brand Group designs, supplies, installs, and maintains smoke control and ventilation systems for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and high-risk environments. Our solutions include forced extraction, natural ventilation, automated windows and doors, fire curtains, smoke baffles, car-park CO extraction, and pressurisation systems.
Each system is coordinated as part of the building's wider life-safety strategy, linking detection and automatic controls with smoke movement, containment, extraction, and certified electrical installations. We complete functional testing and provide performance documentation and electrical COCs at handover.
Service Scope
- Design and draughting to applicable EN, SANS, NFPA, and BS-EN requirements
- Turnkey smoke control installations and preventative maintenance
- Mechanical and forced smoke extraction systems
- Natural ventilation with window and door automation
- Fire shutters, fire curtains, smoke baffles, and barriers
- Car-park ventilation, CO extraction, and escape-route pressurisation
- Certified electrical installations with Certificates of Compliance
- Functional testing, airflow readings, and performance documentation
Services Overview
Mechanical & Forced Extraction
Designed for emergency smoke clearance in industrial, commercial, and mixed-use buildings using high-efficiency fans and purpose-designed ducted systems.
Natural Ventilation & Automation
Window actuators, automated vents, and door release mechanisms integrated with fire alarm systems to support controlled smoke and heat release.
Fire Shutters & Curtains
Fire-rated shutters and curtains that support compartmentation, contain smoke, and protect escape routes and adjoining property during a fire.
Smoke Baffles & Barriers
Purpose-made fire-rated baffles and barriers that channel smoke towards extraction points and help maintain visibility along evacuation routes.
Electrical Installations & COCs
Certified electrical installations for smoke control systems, with testing and Certificates of Compliance issued by qualified electricians on completion.
Car Parks & Pressurisation
Car-park ventilation and CO extraction, together with positive-pressure systems that help keep escape routes and lift shafts clear of smoke.
Smoke-Control Installations in Practice
A selection of Fire Brand Group installations, including natural and mechanical extraction, system controls, ductwork, and rooftop ventilation.
Need Smoke Control Engineering?
Talk to our smoke control and electrical team about your project requirements. We provide design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and preventative maintenance services.