Guest Mosh Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hello, I'm wondering about a block of flats that I visited that was built circa 1960 and has four floors. The ground floor are only private garages and the upper three floors have 2 flats each - opening into the stairway. The block has a stay-put policy. However, there doesn't seem to be anyway of controlling the smoke. Although there are large windows on each floor, they can't be opened. There are no ceiling vents. What is the correct way of going forward? Would they be obligated to create some sort of smoke control method, e.g. install openable windows? And if they should install openable windows, does it have to be on every floor, or only on the top floor? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 That's up to the Fire Risk Assessment which could suggest, as an existing older building, either the openable windows at each landing, a permanent vent at the head or an AOV whichever is easiest to implement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mosh Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thank you Anthony for your help. Moshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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