2011 Live fire testing – attendee feedback

Leading smoke control specialist Airvent has once again wowed a live audience of over 60 key industry names at its real-world fire testing, near Brussels.

Attendee comments:
Liam Murray, Hulley & Kirkwood: “The speed of smoke build up was actually quite frightening. It was very useful to see real smoke movement and we certainly now have more faith in smoke clearance systems.”

Michael Wakeling, Kier’s: “I’ll use this experience to ensure my engineers understand the implications of not getting the design solution correct.”

Nigel Firkins, London Fire Brigade: “This gave a good appreciation of fire heat release.”

Charlie Railton, Land Securities: “It is good to reinforce the importance of smoke systems.”

Andrew Waddington, BAM: “Seeing in real time what modelling only shows on screen – and understanding the behaviour of smoke – is very useful for engineers.”

Peter Holway, Gardner & Co: “Thanks to this experience I’ll review smoke control with a clearer mind.”

Gavin Russell, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service: “This provided a good insight into the practicalities of ventilation systems.”

Alan Court, Hotchkiss: “It was very informative, interesting and increases awareness of fire build-up and danger.”

Mike Mann, USUS: “It reinforces the importance of predictable smoke management and its relevance to fire safety.”