Role and importance of smoke vents

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Solutions tailored to the building

During a fire, smoke and toxic gases are usually a greater threat to life than the flames themselves. Smoke dampers serve as the first line of defense.

Automated vent opening keeps lower room layers clear of smoke, allowing occupants to evacuate safely and enabling firefighters to pinpoint the fire source.

Exhausting intense heat prevents steel roof trusses from reaching critical temperatures and losing structural load capacity.