Presented by:
Mahnaz Gharahdaghi & David Sylvester
M ORRISON HERSHFIELD
Consulting Engineers and Managers
Smoke Management System
An engineered system that includes all methods that can be used singly or in
combination to modify smoke movement
Smoke Control System
An engineered system that uses mechanical fans to produce pressure differences
across smoke barriers to inhibit smoke movement.
Design Basis
NFPA 101 NBCC OBC OFC
Design Basis
NFPA 101 NBCC OBC
Atria
Malls
High rise smoke-proof enclosures
Stages & Platforms
Assembly Seating
Underground Structures
Performance Based Design
Smoke Control Methods
Life Safety Mode Set Up Chart
Life Safety Mode for AHU
D7 Closed
D2 & D3 Closed
D1 Open
D4 Closed
Smoke Control Matrix
International Building Code Specifies Design Parameters
Pressurization method
Airflow design method
Exhaust method
NFPA 92A
Standard for Smoke-Control
Systems Utilizing Barriers and
Pressure Differences
NFPA 92B
Standard for Smoke Management
Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large
Spaces
Fire Modeling Specific Design Parameters
Spread of Fire & Smoke Through Mechanical Shafts
Fire Modeling
Development of Smoke
Fire Modeling
Development of Smoke in Stairwell
Fire Modeling Tenability
VISIBILITY
LEVEL
Fire Modeling Tenability
TIME
VISIBILITY
LEVEL
Fire Modeling Visibility Versus Time
TIME
Design Basis
NFPA 101 NBCC OBC
2006 OBC
3.2.8.4. Exits
Building - 18 m in height,
contains an interconnected floor space,
limit the passage of smoke from a fire into exit stair
shafts opening into an interconnected floor space
2 h period after the start of fire- 1% by volume of
contaminated
2006 OBC- Div. B 3.2.8.9 Smoke Control
Control the movement of smoke within a building
containing an interconnected floor space.
2006 OBC- Div. B 3.2.8.9 Smoke Control
Activation sprinkler system / 2 smoke detectors in a single zone
the system shall
stop air moving fans
activate exit stair shaft pressurization fan
activate elevator Vestibules (door hold opens / press.)
activate the vestibule air supply
2006 OBC- Div. B 3.2.8.9 Smoke Control
Activate air handling equipment shall provide
6 air changes per hour
Supply air in sufficient quantities
Prevent smoke from passing out of such floor area into
other portions of the interconnected floor space.
2006 OBC- Div. B 3.2.8.9 Smoke Control
A mechanical exhaust shall remove
remove air at the top of
interconnected floor space - 6 air changes per hour,
If space exceeds 17 000 m3- only 4 air changes
per hour
2006 OBC- Div. B 3.2.8.9 Smoke Control
Overriding manual controls for the smoke control
system for fire department
2006 OBC- Supplementary Standard SB-4
NBC 2005- Part 7 Fire Emergency
Systems in High Buildings
NBC 2005- Part 7 Fire Emergency
Systems in High Buildings
Smoke Control
NFPA 92A
Standard for Smoke-Control Systems
Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences
NFPA 92A
Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Barriers
and Pressure Differences
Purpose of NFPA 92A
Inhibit smoke from entering stairwells,
means of egress, smoke refuge areas,
elevator shafts, or similar areas
Inhibit the migration of smoke from the
smoke zone
NFPA 92A
Standard for Smoke-Control Systems
Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences
STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS
Simple single-point injection systems
can use roof or exterior wall-mounted
propeller fans.
The use of propeller fans without
windshields is not permitted because
of the extreme effect wind can have on
the performance of such fans.
NFPA 92A
Standard for SmokeControl Systems Utilizing
Barriers and Pressure
Differences
STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS
Multiple-injection systems can be used to overcome the limitations of single-injection
systems
Pressurization fans can be located at ground level, roof level, or at any location in
between
ELEVATORS FOR FIRE EVACUATION
The building stack effect causes smoke to move into and
out of the loosely constructed elevator hoistways
Several methods of correcting this problem have been
proposed and investigated
(1) Exhaust of the fire floor
(2) Pressurization of enclosed elevator lobbies
(3) Construction of smoke-tight elevator lobbies
(4) Pressurization of the elevator hoistway
(5) Closing of elevator doors after automatic recall
NFPA 92B
Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria,
and Large Spaces
Purpose of NFPA 92B
Maintain a tenable environment in the means of
egress from large-volume building spaces
during the time required for evacuation
Control and reduce the migration of smoke
between the fire area and adjacent spaces
NFPA 92B
Standard for Smoke Management
Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large
Spaces
Applicability
Large Open Spaces
Low fuel load relative to size of the space
Goal
Move the smoke out of the space and
prevent it from exposing other areas of the
building
Scope of Documents NFPA 92B
Protect Upper Spaces in Atrium
Scope of Documents NFPA 92B
Mechanical Exhaust Systems
Scope of Documents NFPA 92B
Mechanical Makeup Systems
NFPA Standard- NFPA 92A & 92B Similar but Different
92A Seeks to move outside air into enclosed
spaces to keep out of them and provide exhaust
relief to allow doors to operate
92B Seeks to move smoke out of large open
spaces and provide intake relief to allow
smoke freely
Reliability Issues
NFPA 92A
Tenability - effective for the time period
Smoke-control systems designed for other considerations shall remain
effective for the time dictated by the application.
Reliability Issues
NFPA 92A
1. Reliability of power source(s)
2. Arrangement of power distribution
3. Method and protection of controls and system
monitoring
4. Equipment materials and construction
5. Building occupancy
Reliability Issues
HVAC Equipment
Fans operation
Electricity must be available
Verify fans are running
Reliability Issues
Smoke Dampers- UL 555S Standard for smoke
dampers
Need to open (or close)
Controls
Design Documentation
Design Report
Operation and Maintenance
Manual
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Preliminary Building Inspection
Operational Testing
Acceptance Testing
Modifications
Periodic Testing
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Preliminary Building Inspection
Shaft integrity
Fire stopping
Doors/closers
Glazing
Partitions and ceilings
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Operational Testing
Each system component and subsystem prior to interconnection to the
smoke control system
Fire alarm
Energy & building management
HVAC equipment
Electrical equipment
Normal power
Standby power
Automatic suppression
Automatic doors
Dedicated smoke-control
Non-dedicated smoke-control
Emergency elevator
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Acceptance Testing
- General testing
- Normal mode
- Automatic smoke-control
mode for fire alarm
(if included in system design)
- Manual override
(if included in system design)
- Return to normal
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Acceptance Testing
-Stairwell pressurization system
Normal mode
Automatic smoke-control mode for fire
alarm
(if included in the system design)
Manual override
(if included in the system design)
Return to normal
Inspections and Tests- NFPA 92A/92B
Modifications
All operational and acceptance testing shall be performed on the
applicable part of the system whenever the system is changed or
modified.
If the smokecontrol system or the zone boundries have been
modified since the last test, acceptance testing shall be conducted
on the portion modified.
Inspections and Tests- 2007 OFC
Smoke control equipment- fully operational
Inspections & Tests
Section 7.3 in Div. B of NRC, NBC 2005
Inspections and Tests- 2007 OFC
Inspections and tests for equipment
procedures established by the designer of the system.
Supplementary Standard SB-4, "Measures for Fire Safety
in High Buildings".
Periodic inspections and tests
signature and seal of a Professional Engineer or Architect
other inspection and test procedures may be approved
Contact Us
David Sylvester
Life Safety Systems Specialist
Morrison Hershfield Limited
235 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 600
Toronto, Ontario M2J 1T1
Mahnaz Gharahdaghi
Life Safety System Designer
Tel. 416-495-4286
Fax. 416-499-9658
Email [email protected]
MORRISON HERSHFIELD
Consulting Engineers and Managers
