Amendments to the guidance on smoke control to common escape routes in apartment buildings (flats and maisonettes)

Smoke Control Association, 2026
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Abstract

Provides details of amendments to the Smoke Control Association document titled Guidance on smoke control to common escape routes in apartment buildings (flats and maisonettes). Revision 3.1 dated 13 July 2020, which are made in response to updates to other industry information sources.

History

Provides details of amendments to Guidance on smoke control to common escape routes in apartment buildings (flats and maisonettes). Revision 3.1 dated 13 July 2020 (Smoke Control Association, 2020). Issue dated 27 February 2026. Smoke Control Association and Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Manufacturers' Association (HEVAC).

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  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Smoke control

Publisher History

Formerly the Smoke Ventilation Association, the Smoke Control Association formulates standards and policy for the design, manufacture, installation, service and maintenance of smoke control equipment.

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