1:00 – 1:30 Welcome & Introduction

1:30 – 2:20 Smoke Control Systems

2:30 – 2:45 Break (Snacks, Coffee & Beverages Served)
2:45 – 3:45 Why Prefabrication?
3:45 – 4:00 Break (Hordourves & Open Bar)
4:00 – 4:30 Surge Protection, Project Close-out & I.T.M.
4:30 – 5:00 Formal Q&A Session with Presenters
5:00 – 6:00 Happy Hour & Networking (Optional)

July 20, 2016

 July 20, 2016

Michael J. Ventola, CFPS

TODAY’S DISCUSSION
Why Control Smoke
q  The Code drivers
Codes & Standards for Smoke Control (Overview)
q  Current Code & Technical Requirements
System Design
q  Smoke Movement Principals
q  RaMonal Analysis
Smoke Control System Types
q  Passive/AcMve
Q&A

Primary goals for this presenta2on:

Ø  Provide high level overview of smoke control solu2on available along with smoke movement principals
Ø  Understand why smoke control systems are needed and the design types available
Ø  Code compliance requirements and applica2on 3
WHY CONTROL SMOKE? Applications: Fire and smoke

Time taken for smoke to affect escape routes Available Safe

Escape Time
Detection
Time

q Life Safety

Clear layer height (m)

Pre-movement
time

Evacuation Time

q Increase Egress Time

Required Safe
Escape Time

q Minimize Smoke Spread Fire

Starts

q Fire Fighting Tool

q Reduce Explosion Risk
q Prevent Roof Collapse
q Protect Inventory/Eqpt GM Hydromatic Fire 1953

q Architectural Design Tool

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KNOWN RISKS TO CONSIDER
q Early detection doesn’t ensure
evacuation
q Sprinklers save lives, however
there is a 10% failure rate
q Smoke can still spread
q Environmental conditions
Jan 25, 2008
q Arson or Malicious Intent

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Love Field - Dallas
BUILDING CODES

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APPLICABLE CODES & GUIDELINES
q  International Building Code (IBC
Section 909)
q  NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
q  NFPA 92A – Smoke Control
q  NFPA 92B – Smoke Management
Atrium, Malls, Large Spaces
q  ASHRAE – Guide 5 Commissioning
q  ASHRAE – Smoke Management 92A & 92B
Handbook combined into
NFPA 92 2012
q  Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ,
Fire Marshal, Bldg Dept) SB-Architects #21438
Volume 01
PROJECT
MANUAL

q  Product Listings – ANSI/UL864,

ANSI/UL 555/555S/555C, FM
Florida: FBC 2010, FFPC 2010
Georgia: IFC 2015, NFC, NFPA 1, IBC
ONE St. Petersburg
BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL

for

Mass: NFPA 72 2013, NFPA 92, ASHRAE 2010, IBC*

The Kolter Group LLC
701 South Olive Avenue, Suite 104
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

October 07, 2015

Rational Analysis
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Code Adop(on Varies state by state
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Where Required Design Requirements
q  Atriums over two stories q  UL864 & UUKL listed FACP or BMS
control station
q  Enclosed Malls
q  UL864 & UUKL Listed FSCP*
q  High Rise Building
q  Activation in 10s, Proof Timing Limits
q  Underground or Windowless
(60s Fan – 75s Damper)
Buildings (Tunnel or Prison)
q  Confirmation Proof (LEDs)
q  Smoke Protected Seating
q  Back-up Power (NFPA 110 - 15 min)
q  Health Care Facility
q  Duration of operation 20min or 1.5X
q  Stair Towers/Elev Shaft (>75ft evacuation time (IBC 2015)
above or <30ft below egress)
q  All materials UUKL Listed for smoke
q  Enclosed Stages
control (End to End)
q  Shall be an engineered system with
supportive data CONTAM
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*Not all FSCP are UUKL Listed as Smoke Control Station
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical Power
q  Fans – 2 belts min, Hi-Temp, UL Listed q  Primary & Secondary Power Source
q  Duct Spec – Hi-Temp, 1.5X design PSI q  Dedicated fire proof power room (1hr)
q  Smk Damper – Open when air needed q  Transfer in 60s maximum
q  Fire Damper – High temp heat links q  15min UPS back-up for BAS
q  BAS – UUKL listed, positive feedback q  Monitor & Supervise
q  TVSS Protection Installed

Wiring Markings
q  Comply with NFPA 70 NEC 760 q  All fire alarm raceway identified
q  All wiring enclosed in raceways q  All terminal cabinets identified
q  Type MC and AC cable not allowed q  Damper access panels identified
(Fire Alarm Components) q  NFPA 72 Chapter 27.7.1
q  FPL-CI high temp cable allowed (FA) q  NFPA 70 Chapter 760.30
q  Terminations made on terminal blocks q  120VAC branch circuits marked/locked
q  Control relays within 36” of fan/damper q  Specification based requirements
q  NFPA ?? 18.1 Support Relays in box
q  Fail safe supervision acceptable 9
SYSTEM DESIGN

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 ECOSYSTEM OF RESPONSIBILITY
o  Primary Power
o  Secondary Power
o  Raceway
o  Wiring

Electrical o  Rational Analysis

o  Fans Engineer o 
o 
Smoke Movement
HVAC Consideration
o  Dampers Fire o  Egress Calculations
o  Air Supply Mechanical
Protection o  System Zoning
o  Air Exhaust Engineer o  Fire Detection
o  Duct System Engineer o  Fire Suppression
o  Balancing o  Interfaces
o  Controls o  Smoke Control Panel

o 
o 
Aesthetics
Structure Design Smoke Authority
o 
o 
Code & Standard
Plan Approvals
o 
o 
Materials Used
Code Compliance
Architect Control Having o 
o 
Acceptance Test
Enforcement
o  Hardware Type
System Jurisdiction o  Re-certification
o  Systems Location Fire Alarm/Spklr
Mechanical

Electrical

FSCP
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5 SMOKE CONTROL MECHANISMS
Examples System Type Attributes
§  Active – NFPA 92A §  Barriers with fire endurance
§  Passive – NFPA 92B §  Smoke barriers automated
Compartmentation §  Compartmentation alone
§  Compartmentation w/ pressurization
§  Smoke Sink

§  Passive – NFPA 92B §  Only recommended for Atriums

§  Smoke purging
Dilution §  Smoke removal
§  Smoke extraction
§  Post fire

§  Pressure differentials by zone

§  Active – NFPA 92A
§  Positive pressures
Pressurization §  Negative pressures
§  Balanced air flow

§  Passive – NFPA 92B §  Natural venting

§  Use stack effect as advantage
Airflow §  Designed make-up air
§  Low air flow can cause backflow

§  Hot gas & smoke rises

§  Active – NFPA 92A
§  Passive – NFPA 92B §  Stratification
Buoyancy §  Spill over
§  Low air flow can cause backflow
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§  Plugholing
STACK EFFECT (COLD OUTSIDE)

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 PHYSICS OF SMOKE MOVEMENT
Temperature effect
of the fire — the
energy (buoyancy)
of the heated
smoke, which
causes it to move.

Weather conditions — wind direction

Stack effect — the vertical airflow within a
and velocity along with temperature
building caused by pressure differences
changes all contribute to a buildings
between the building interior and exterior.
ability to minimize smoke spread
(Reverse Stack Effect – Warm outside) 14
REVERSE STACK EFFECT (HOT OUTSIDE)

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 STACK EFFECT BASICS
Winter Stack Effect -
Bouyancy forces smoke
into shaft and onto floors
above Neutral Place

Stack effect dominates

bouyancy, no smoke
into shaft and limited on
upper floors

q  Stack Effect – Upward flow - cold outside

q  Rev Stack Effect – Downward flow - warm outside
q  Taller the building the more significant the effect Smoke bouyancy
q  Complicated scenario’s require computer model dominates stack effect
forcing smoke into shaft
and upper floors
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BUILDING LEAKAGE
Cinder Block Stairwells—
Proper pressurized stairwells
may be unachievable if
unfinished or block sealant is
not applied correctly.

Minimum of 0.05
in H2O (12.45Pa)
Recommended
IBC 909.20.5 2010

Inch’s of H2O = Non SI unit for pressure. Measures a small amount of pressure difference across
an orifice or pipeline or shaft. Defined as the pressure exerted by a column of water 1in in height at
defined conditions. (Temperature and standard acceleration of gravity) 17
 STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION
q  Not for tall stairwells > 100ft
q  Top or bottom injection point
q  Multiple injection points may
be required
q  Engineering analysis may be
required for multiple fans
q  Stairwell Compartmentation
not recommended today
q  Pressure compensation
systems my be needed

Response times of VAV—

Variable Air Volume Systems
have difficulty maintaining
proper pressure in stairwell.

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Max 30Lbs of force to open doors
ELEVATOR SHAFT PRESSURIZATION
q  More challenging than stairwell pressurization
q  Prevent smoke migration through hoistway
q  Protect fire service when used for evacuation
q  Pressure range 0.1 to 0.25 in H20
q  Large air supply needed most applications

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ELEVATOR PISTON EFFECT
q  Piston Effect can result in adverse
smoke conditions in shaft & floors
q  Theory developed by Klote &
Tamura
q  Additive to building air flows
q  Forces air out of shaft onto floors
q  Sucks air into shaft off of floors
q  Pressurized shafts will reduce car
speed up and/or down
q  Shaft venting required by IBC to
compensate for piston effect
q  Smoke/Fire dampers are required

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PHYSICS OF SMOKE MOVEMENT
Plugholing— the pulling of
“fresh” air into a smoke
exhaust, which can happen
when the smoke exhaust
flow rate is relatively high.
High CFM fan can pull
through the smoke layer into
the fresh air layer below,
reducing the effectiveness of
smoke removal.

Theoretical Performance
Fig2: Uniform temperature
under ceiling, air flow even.
Fig3: Bouyancy of smoke &
thickness of layer forces
smoke into exhaust zone 21
RATIONAL ANALYSIS
Design Objective:
The goal of this analysis and intent of the FBC Volume 01
requirements is to prevent the migration of smoke SB-Architects #21438 PROJECT
MANUAL
beyond the floor of incidence within the building
thereby providing a tenable environment for
evacuation or relocation of occupants beyond the
floor of incidence. A secondary objective is to
provide a smoke-free staging area for fire fighters on
floors below the floor of incidence (FOI).

Table of Contents:
07 – Design Method
11 – Engineering Analysis
20 – System Implementation Requirements ONE St. Petersburg
28 – Summary of Results BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL
30 – Appendix A: Smoke Control Seq of Ops for

31 – Appendix B: Smoke Control Testing/Acceptance The Kolter Group LLC

38 – Appendix C: Calculation 701 South Olive Avenue, Suite 104
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

October 07, 2015

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SYSTEM TYPES

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PRINCIPAL DEFINITION
Smoke-Control System

A smoke-control system can be defined as an engineered system that

uses mechanical fans and dampers to produce pressure differences
across smoke barriers to inhibit smoke movement. A smoke-control
system is used to achieve one or more of the following design
objectives:

q  Inhibit smoke from entering stairwells, means of egress, areas of

refuge, elevator shafts, or similar areas

q  Maintain a tenable environment in areas of refuge and means of

egress during the time required for evacuation

q  Inhibit the migration of smoke from the smoke zone

q  Provide conditions outside the fire zone that enable emergency

response personnel to conduct search-and-rescue operations and
to locate and control the fire

q  Contribute to the protection of life and to the reduction of

property loss

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UL LISTINGS
UL Smoke Control Listings
q  UL864 Control Unit & Accessories for Fire Alarm System
q  UL864 Smoke Control System
q  UUKL (Category of UL864)
q  UOJZ (Category of UL864)
q  UOXX (Category of UL864)
q  UL 555/555S/555C (BAS Dampers)
q  UL 705, UL762 (BAS Fans)

UL864 UL555.. UL705 UUKL UOJZ UOXX

UL762
FACP X X X
FSCP X* X X
BMS X* X
Dampers X* X X
Fans X* X X
Ann. X* X
Other X* X 25
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM TYPES

Passive System Active System

q  Smoke resistant construction q  Pressurization Systems
q  Smoke barriers – 20min rated High Rise, Health Care
openings q  Atrium Smoke Exhaust
q  Large volume smoke sinks Exhaust & Make-up air

q  Smoke Curtains, Doors, etc. q  Stair Towers – Elevator Shafts

Pressurize

q  Parking Garage
Exhaust & Make-up air

q  Prisons & Tunnels

NFPA 92B NFPA 92A 26

PASSIVE SYSTEM
Typical Design Methods

q  Smoke partitions & baffles

q  Automatic & Natural venting
q  Sprinklers limit fire spread
Door Shields Smoke Curtin
q  Automatic door closure
q  Air inlet provisions
q  Limit smoke spill to one void
q  Limit smoke reservoir length

Smoke Sink High Smk Sink

Fire Stopping Fire Proofing

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ACTIVE SYSTEM
Typical Design Methods

q  Smoke Zones
q  Pressurization
q  Compartmentation
Smoke Damper Fans
q  Smoke Exhaust
q  Automatic doors (open or close)
q  Pressurized Stairwells
q  Pressurized Elevator Shafts
q  Pressurized Lobby
Stair Press Elevator Press q  Firefighter Smoke Control Panel

FSCP Smoke Doors Roof Vents Proof Sensors

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SMOKE CONTROL HARDWARE MATRIX
Input Devices Controls Output Devices

Manual
FAS

Duct Smoke Relays

Smoke FACP I/O Board

Sail Swt
Damper
SCS

Limit Swt Smoke Door

Fans
Current Swt Firefighter Smoke Control Panel

Flow Swt
Sprinkler Head
SS

Tamper Swt

FAS = Fire Alarm System, SCS = Smoke Control Systems, SS = Suppression Systems
SMOKE CONTROL HARDWARE MATRIX
Input Devices Controls Output Devices
(Manual)
FAS

Relays
Duct Smoke

Smoke FACP I/O Board

Sail Swt
Damper
SCS

Limit Swt Smoke Door

Fans
Current Swt Firefighter Smoke Control Panel

Flow Swt
Sprinkler Head
SS

Tamper Swt

FAS = Fire Alarm System, SCS = Smoke Control Systems, SS = Suppression Systems
ACTIVE SYSTEM - COMPARTMENTATION
Air Supply R-M
R-M Make-up Air
DD
R-M
R-M
DD Evac Fan
Stair Press Air Return R-M
Damper

R-M
R-M
R-M

R-M
>.05in H2O
>.05 <.35 in H2O
Level X +1

R-M
R-M
R-M

R-M

Level X

R-M
R-M
R-M

R-M
>.05in H2O

Level X -1
FACP & SCP
R-M Relay & Monitor Module Combo DD Duct Detector Dedicated SCS Ducts UUKL Fan
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EXAMPLE OF HIGH RISE SCP

q  Pressurize & Exhaust Control

q  Dampers Auto Configured
q  4 LED’s per switch
o  Green = Press/Open/On
o  White = Auto
o  Red = Evac/Close/Off
o  Yellow = Fault
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SYSTEM COMMISSIONING

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COMMISSIONING PREPARATION

Prior to final testing, the system

should be pre-tested, all
functional aspects of the
system should be verified.
Common Milestones
q  Substantial completion, possible temporary CO
issued

q  Pre testing of all FA devices and programming

q  Controls contractor pre testing of their scope

q  System tested on back-up power

q  Test Plan Narrative & Documentation ready

q  Special tools and simulators available/working

q  Smoke generator testing procedure

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Coordina(on of all approving bodies will be a significant challenge at the end of project
 TESTING & CERTIFICATION
Initial acceptance testing &
FIRE ALARM AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INSPECTION AND TESTING FORM
To be completed by the system inspector or tester at the time of the inspection or test.
It shall be permitted to modify this form as needed to provide a more complete and/or clear record.
Insert N/A in all unused lines.
Attach additional sheets, data, or calculations as necessary to provide a complete record. Acceptance Test Form
Date of this inspection or test:

1. PROPERTY INFORMATION

Name of property:
Time of inspection or test:

periodic inspection testing must

be documented and records
Address:
FIRE ALARM AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM RECORD OF COMPLETION
Description of property:
To be completed by the system installation contractor at the time of system acceptance and approval.
Occupancy type: It shall be permitted to modify this form as needed to provide a more complete and/or clear record.
Name of property representative: Insert N/A in all unused lines.

maintained on site.
Attach additional sheets, data, or calculations as necessary to provide a complete record.
Address:
Phone: Fax: E-mail: 1. PROPERTY INFORMATION
Authority having jurisdiction over this property:
Name of property:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Address:
Description of property:
2. INSTALLATION, SERVICE, AND TESTING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Occupancy type:

NFPA 72 & 92 CH 14 & 8

Service and/or testing organization for this equipment:
Name of property representative:
Address:
Address:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Service technician or tester:
Authority having jurisdiction over this property:
Qualifications of technician or tester:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
A contract for test and inspection in accordance with NFPA standards is in effect as of:

q  NFPA 92 Chapter 8 – All

The contract expires: Contract number: Frequency of tests and inspections:2. INSTALLATION, SERVICE, AND TESTING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Monitoring organization for this equipment:
Installation contractor for this equipment:
Address:
Address:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
License or certification number:
Entity to which alarms are retransmitted: Phone:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:

3. TYPE OF SYSTEM OR SERVICE

Service organization for this equipment:
Address: q  NFPA 92* Chapter 8.6 Periodic Testing – Dedicated
systems tested at least semiannually, Non-dedicated
Fire alarm system (nonvoice) License or certification number:
Fire alarm with in-building fire emergency voice alarm communication system (EVACS) Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Mass notification system (MNS) A contract for test and inspection in accordance with NFPA standards is in effect as of:
Combination system, with the following components:
Fire alarm
Other (specify):
EVACS MNS Two-way, in-building, emergency communication system
Contracted testing company:
Address:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
systems tested shall be tested at least annually
Contract expires: Contract number: Frequency of routine inspections:

q  Third part inspections becoming more common

NFPA 72, Fig. 14.6.2.4 (p. 1 of 1)
3. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OR SERVICE
Copyright © 2009 National Fire Protection Association. This form may be copied for individual use other than for resale. It may not be copied for commercial sale or distribution.

Fire alarm system (nonvoice)

Fire alarm with in-building fire emergency voice alarm communication system (EVACS)
Mass notification system (MNS)
Combination system, with the following components:
Fire alarm EVACS MNS Two-way, in-building, emergency communication system q  Transient protection tested and replaced as necessary
- NFPA 780
Other (specify):

NFPA 72, Fig. 10.18.2.1.1 (p. 1 of 1)

Inspection Form
Copyright © 2009 National Fire Protection Association. This form may be copied for individual use other than for resale. It may not be copied for commercial sale or distribution.

q  14.4.4.2 – Conductor testing – Open, Short, Ground,

Operating Class, Resistance, Voltage
q  14.2.2.2 Impairments/Deficiencies
q  14.2.3.2 Delegation of Responsibility
q  14.2.10 Test Plan Narrative
q  14.4.3.2 Format Tables Combined

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NFPA 92* – Automa(c Weekly System Tes(ng has been removed in 2018 edi(on
FINAL TESTING
Comply with NFPA, IBC, AHJ
q  Device functional testing
q  Programming logic sequence
q  Processing capacity (Timers)
Smokes Fans
q  Fire fighter interface LCD/FSCP
q  System interfaces
q  System reporting
q  Voltage & Current ratings (Doc)
q  Air balance & differential PSI (Doc)

Manual q  Duct leakage <5% & Damper movement Dampers

q  Fan direction & belt tension (Doc)
q  Fan speed (Doc)

Duct Smokes SCP

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Flow Smoke Test
RECAP
q  The primary purpose of SCS is to save lives and limit property loss
q  All Smoke Control System Designs are unique to every installation
q  Proper design, application, installation, testing and maintenance takes
place through a wide network of stakeholders
q  One of two types of SCS will be used based on occupancy/architecture
q  SCS comprise of several independent systems that are integrated
together for a complete solution (Bldg, Mech, Elec, FA, Spklr)
q  Codes & Standards vary from state to state

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THANK YOU – Q&A

References: IBC 2015, NFPA 500 Building Construction & Safety Code 2015, NFPA 92 Standard for
Smoke Control Systems 2015, ASHRE Smoke Control Handbook 2015, Dr, John H Klote PE, William 39
E. Koffel, James A. Milke, Internet