We have recently completed work at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. We were responsible for the design, supply and commissioning of natural smoke ventilation system.

This approach allows the existing building façade, including windows, to be used as an integral element of the smoke ventilation strategy.

The use of automatic opening vents (AOVs) at a high level within the building allows smoke to escape from a building in the event of a fire. These are triggered automatically when a fire is detected.

Safety within a hospital is of the utmost importance, allowing the NHS to carry out life saving work, and patients to recover safely whilst there.