New SCA Guidelines for Electrical Control Equipment in Smoke and Heat Control Systems
We are excited to announce the release of the Smoke Control Association (SCA) Guidance for Electrical Control Equipment within Smoke and Heat Control Systems. This groundbreaking resource sets a new benchmark for the industry. This comprehensive guide, developed over three years, was led by Simon Sheldon, who chaired the working group with utmost dedication and expertise
Why It Matters
The guide addresses significant challenges in the application and use of manual controls, a longstanding area of difficulty for FDS, our customers, and approval authorities. With clear updates and significant improvements, it simplifies processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
The guide, supported by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), includes a foreword from them, highlighting its importance to the field.
Key Benefits for the Industry
Clarity and Consistency: Simplifies complex control systems, making them easier to navigate for professionals.
Enhanced Safety Standards: Resolves persistent issues to elevate safety in smoke and heat control systems.
Streamlined Approvals: Reduces friction between stakeholders, fostering better collaboration and efficiency.
What the Guide Covers
Product Compliance
Provides best practices for selecting robust electrical control systems to ensure reliability during fire emergencies.
Manual Controls
Offers updated requirements and clear instructions to address ambiguities and longstanding issues with manual controls.
Compliance with Standards
Aligns with British Standards, bridging the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation.
Safety Enhancements
Incorporates lessons from real-world applications to improve system performance and mitigate risks.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Reflects extensive collaboration with industry leaders and key requirement from both LFB and NFCC, underscoring its credibility.
Addressing Variability in Systems
Tackles inconsistencies in control equipment, providing clarity that builds confidence among stakeholders and streamlines approvals.
A Transformative Resource
This guidance is a vital tool for engineers, designers, contractors, and approval authorities. It ensures smoke and heat control systems are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with current standards, setting a new standard of excellence across the industry.
We are incredibly proud of Simon’s leadership in developing this transformative guide and are eager to see its positive impact on the industry’s future.
Explore the guide and learn more: https://www.smokecontrol.org.uk/resources
