How should a smoke control and exhaust system be designed?
Fire protection engineeringUpdated 2026-04-27
Smoke proof stairwells have supply air outlets every 2 3 floors; the antechamber has supply air outlets and motorized smoke exhaust outlets on each floor. Shared antechambers use …
How should a smoke control and exhaust system be designed?
Smoke-proof stairwells have supply air outlets every 2-3 floors; the antechamber has supply air outlets and motorized smoke exhaust outlets on each floor. Shared antechambers use a positive pressure air supply system. The smoke exhaust volume is based on 6 air changes per hour or actual calculation, whichever is greater.
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