Smoke control remains a critical life safety measure in commercial and public buildings, with most fire-related fatalities linked to smoke inhalation rather than flame exposure.
Effective systems are designed to keep escape routes clear, limit smoke spread, and support firefighting operations.
In the UK, smoke control must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991:2024, and the BS EN 12101 series. Internationally, standards such as NFPA 92 also apply.
With this in mind, fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced has introduced SmokeGo, a smoke control system developed for both dedicated and non-dedicated applications.
The system integrates with the company’s MxPro 5 fire panels, enabling automatic and manual control of fans and dampers.
SmokeGo supports both smoke containment – such as stairwell pressurisation – and smoke management through mechanical or natural extract systems.
The platform is EN 54 Parts 2 and 4 approved and designed to align with ISO 21927-9 and BS 7346-8.
Additional product details
Key features include a four-step configuration process, matrix-based programming, and support for up to 15 fan and damper switch cards per P-Bus, with additional expansion via peripheral network nodes or further panels.
The system also offers cascade operation, post-alarm purge, scheduled automatic testing, and manual override options.
Remote monitoring is available through the AdvancedLive management platform, supporting ongoing maintenance and functional testing.
Advanced states that SmokeGo is intended to simplify design, commissioning, and lifecycle management of smoke control systems in line with current regulatory requirements.
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