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Commercial AOV Systems Installation & Maintenance
Commercial AOV Systems from SCM Fire & Safety include Automatic Opening Vent and smoke ventilation system installation, commissioning, servicing, testing, fault finding and remedial support for commercial and multi-occupancy premises.
Complete Commercial AOV Systems Support
SCM Fire & Safety supports suitable commercial and multi-occupancy AOV and smoke ventilation systems from initial survey through installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Review existing or proposed AOV equipment, smoke ventilation requirements and available project information.
Installation of suitable control panels, actuators, vents and associated equipment.
Installation and testing of suitable automatically opening smoke ventilation windows.
Installation, replacement and fault support for suitable smoke ventilation control equipment.
Suitable interfacing between fire detection and smoke ventilation systems where required.
Functional testing of controls, vent operation and relevant system interfaces.
Routine testing and maintenance of suitable AOV and smoke ventilation systems.
Diagnosis of actuator, control, wiring, vent and interface faults.
Automatic Opening Smoke Ventilation Windows
AOV windows can form part of a building’s smoke ventilation strategy, opening automatically when activated by the relevant control system to assist with smoke clearance.
SCM can support suitable installations including window actuators, control equipment, relevant interfaces, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
AOV System Components & Applications
Commercial AOV systems can include a range of vents, actuators, controls and manual operating devices depending on the building and smoke-control strategy.
AOV Windows
Automatically opening windows used within suitable natural smoke ventilation arrangements.
Roof Vents
Suitable automatic opening roof vents used to support smoke exhaust strategies.
Smoke Shafts
Control and interface support for suitable smoke shaft and ventilation arrangements.
Window Actuators
Electric actuators used to operate suitable smoke ventilation windows and vents.
AOV Control Panels
Control equipment used to manage automatic vent operation and system inputs.
Manual Controls
Suitable manual control or override arrangements where required by the system design.
From Survey To Ongoing Maintenance
A structured approach supports appropriate equipment selection, installation, commissioning and continued system maintenance.
Survey
Review the building layout, existing equipment and available project information.
Plan
Agree suitable equipment, controls, interfaces and project scope.
Install
Install suitable AOV controls, actuators, vents and associated equipment.
Commission
Test vent operation, control functions and relevant system interfaces.
Maintain
Provide routine testing, fault support and remedial works.
Commercial AOV Systems Across Multiple Sectors
AOV and smoke ventilation support for suitable commercial, residential and multi-occupancy premises.
Apartment Buildings
AOV and smoke ventilation support for suitable multi-storey residential buildings.
Hotels
Smoke ventilation and AOV systems for multi-storey hotel environments.
Offices
AOV systems for commercial offices and mixed-use buildings.
Warehouses
Suitable smoke ventilation systems for industrial and warehouse premises.
Education
AOV and smoke ventilation support for schools and education premises.
Healthcare
Smoke ventilation system support for suitable healthcare buildings.
Retail
AOV systems for suitable retail and mixed-use developments.
New Developments
Installation support for new-build commercial and residential projects.
Commercial AOV Systems Across Our Six Core Areas
Select your area for local AOV installation, servicing and smoke ventilation support.
Peterborough
AOV installation, maintenance and smoke ventilation support across Peterborough and surrounding PE areas.
AOV Systems PeterboroughDoncaster
Commercial AOV and smoke ventilation support across Doncaster and surrounding areas.
AOV Systems DoncasterRotherham
AOV installation, servicing and repairs across Rotherham and surrounding areas.
AOV Systems RotherhamLeicester
Commercial AOV and smoke ventilation systems across Leicester and Leicestershire.
AOV Systems LeicesterNottingham
AOV installation and maintenance across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
AOV Systems NottinghamLincoln
Commercial AOV and smoke ventilation support across Lincoln and Lincolnshire.
AOV Systems LincolnRelated Fire & Life Safety Services
Explore other commercial fire and life-safety services available from SCM Fire & Safety.
Fire Alarm Installation
Commercial addressable and conventional fire alarm installation and upgrades.
Fire Alarm Servicing
Planned commercial fire alarm testing, servicing and maintenance.
Fire Alarm Faults & Repairs
Commercial fire alarm fault diagnosis, repairs and remedial works.
Disabled Refuge Systems
Emergency voice communication system installation and maintenance.
Emergency Lighting
Commercial emergency lighting installation, testing and maintenance.
Fire Risk Assessments
Commercial fire risk assessment and fire-safety support.
Commercial AOV Support From Survey To Maintenance
Practical experience working with commercial AOV and smoke ventilation systems.
Support from installation and commissioning through to ongoing servicing.
Professional contractor standards supporting commercial project delivery.
Suitable interfacing with fire detection systems where required by the design.
Existing systems can be assessed for faults, repairs and remedial works.
Commercial support across Peterborough, Doncaster, Rotherham, Leicester, Nottingham and Lincoln.
Commercial Fire Safety Guidance
Businesses and responsible persons should ensure appropriate fire precautions and life-safety systems are properly managed and maintained within their premises.
For official guidance, see GOV.UK workplace fire safety responsibilities .
AOV & Smoke Ventilation Questions Answered
What is an AOV system?
An Automatic Opening Vent system operates suitable windows, vents or smoke ventilation equipment automatically as part of a building’s smoke-control strategy.
What does an AOV system do during a fire?
Depending on the building design, an AOV system can open designated vents to support smoke movement or clearance from areas such as escape routes or common spaces.
Can SCM install new commercial AOV systems?
Yes. Suitable commercial and residential developments can be assessed for new AOV and smoke ventilation installations.
Do you service existing AOV systems?
Yes. Suitable existing systems can be inspected, tested and maintained, with fault and remedial support available.
Can AOV systems interface with fire alarms?
Yes. Where required by the system design, suitable interfaces can allow fire-alarm inputs to initiate relevant smoke ventilation functions.
Can you repair AOV window actuators?
Suitable actuator and control faults can be investigated, with repairs or replacement options provided where appropriate.
Do you maintain AOV control panels?
Suitable AOV control panels can be included within planned testing and maintenance arrangements.
Which areas do you cover?
SCM provides commercial AOV and smoke ventilation support across Peterborough, Doncaster, Rotherham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Need An AOV System? Talk To SCM Fire & Safety.
Whether you require a new AOV installation, smoke ventilation controls, AOV window actuators, servicing, fault diagnosis or remedial works, speak to SCM Fire & Safety.