Smoke Control Association (SCA) Guidance
Download the most recent guidance and information from the SCA.
Building Regulations
Read the most recent building regulations.
Current Standards for Smoke Control Systems
A number of standards are available from the BSI (British Standards Institution) Group in relation to smoke control, you can find out what standards are relevant to each system below. British Standards are available for online purchase directly from the BSI website.
Mechanical Smoke Extract (smoke shaft)
BS 9991:2015 - Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice
BS EN 12101-3:2015 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans)
BS EN 12101-2:2017 - Smoke and heat control systems. Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
BS ISO 21927-9:2012 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for control equipment
Pressurisation Systems
BS EN 12101-6:2005 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for pressure differential systems. Kits
BS EN 12101-3:2015 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans)
BS EN 12101-2:2017 - Smoke and heat control systems. Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
BS ISO 21927-9:2012 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for control equipment
Natural Smoke Extract
BS EN 12101-2:2017 - Smoke and heat control systems. Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
BS EN 12101-2:2017 - Smoke and heat control systems. Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
BS ISO 21927-9:2012 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for control equipment
Car Park Ventilation
BS 7346-7:2013 - Components for smoke and heat control systems. Code of practice on functional recommendations and calculation methods for smoke and heat control systems for covered car parks
BS EN 12101-3:2015 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans)
BS EN 12101-3:2015 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans)
BS ISO 21927-9:2012 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for control equipment
Basement Extract System
BS ISO 21927-9:2012 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for control equipment
BS EN 12101-3:2015 - Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans)
