Smoke Ventilation Using Shafts

Shaft ventilation in residential and commercial buildings.

Prescriptive staircase requirements for fire fighting and means of escape in residential buildings.

1) Ventilation of fire fighting stairs

• Natural ventilation to BS 5588 Part 5

• Natural shafts to BS 5588 Part 5

• BRE Shafts to BS 5588 Part 5

• Mechanical shafts as an alternative solution

2) Ventilation of common corridors in residential buildings

• Natural ventilation to ADB 2006

• Natural Shafts to ADB 2006

• Pressurisation/mechanical ventilation

3) Extended travel distances in common corridors using mechanical shafts