FASS Welcomes David Ayling – Design Lead- Smoke Control

Posted on 10th January 2024 by themarketingpeople

We are pleased to announce a significant addition to our team at FASS with the arrival of David Ayling, our new Design Lead specialising in Smoke Control and ventilation systems.

David’s wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise spans several key disciplines, including designing and manufacturing multiple smoke and environmental control systems and ventilation projects. A perfect fit within the FASS business offering and enhancing our existing teams’ expertise in delivering the complete solution, including consultation, design, supply, development, and handover of the completed projects, enabling our continued growth.
In his role as the Design for Smoke Control & ventilation systems, David will be instrumental in delivering projects. His key responsibilities include:
Stakeholder Engagement for Smoke Control Solutions:
David will be pivotal in building and nurturing relationships with Smoke Control and ventilation stakeholders. This focused approach ensures collaboration and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Comprehensive Support for Smoke Control Systems:
As part of our successful team, David will offer extensive product, system, technical, design, installation, and pricing support. David’s role is tailored to the unique demands of the smoke control sector, ensuring clients receive specialised assistance.
Procedural Excellence in Smoke Control:
Attention to detail contributes significantly to the production of procedures and documentation critical to procuring, designing, and delivering effective smoke control systems. This approach guarantees the reliability and precision of our solutions and compliance.
Project Estimation and Management for Smoke Control:
Leveraging his expertise, David will estimate, design, and manage various smoke control projects. From residential to non-residential installations, his guidance ensures the seamless execution of our smoke control & ventilation solutions.
Benefits of Having David on Board:
Focused Stakeholder Engagement for Smoke Control:
David’s emphasis on building relationships within the smoke control sector ensures that stakeholders’ specific needs and concerns are acknowledged and addressed effectively.
Tailored Support for Smoke Control Systems:
His comprehensive support covers every facet of smoke control, from initial design to installation and ongoing maintenance, providing clients with specialised guidance and assistance, ensuring compliance with the sectors stringent specifications and regulations.
Excellence in Smoke Control Documentation:
The precision in procedural documentation that David brings to the table enhances the transparency and efficiency of our smoke control processes, maintaining a high standard for the industry.
Versatile Management of Smoke Control Projects:
David’s ability to manage a diverse range of smoke control projects showcases FASS’s commitment to addressing the unique challenges presented by different installations, be it residential or non-residential.

David’s appointment at FASS signals our continued commitment to excellence in the smoke control sector. His specialised role and dedication align seamlessly with our vision for delivering top-tier smoke control solutions. Join us in extending a warm welcome to David as we advance in designing and implementing smoke control systems.

FASS Achieve ISO 9001 Registration

Posted on 7th May 2020 by Mark Unitt

Working closely with Initiative QSS, FASS have now been awarded ISO 9001 Certification, ensure all current and potential clients they will receive a service that exceeds that provided by other suppliers in the sector.

Solution to meet required specification -Student 52, Newcastle

Posted on 20th February 2019 by Mark Unitt

After starting work on site in July 2018, in late September All Saints Construction approached Fire And Smoke Solutions to develop a smoke ventilation system specification and design to meet current requirements and regulations, as the concept design had been missed this and a fast track design solution was needed.

With the emphasis on not losing any accommodation space, FASS developed a mechanical ventilation solution to enable extraction from the communal areas by re organising the space available.

Having provided All Saints Construction with a design for a system that met all the required criteria, FASS was in November awarded the additional contract to supply and install the approved system.

With a March deadline for site completion, it was essential to have all specified equipment on site quickly, and by January the extract fans and ductwork were delivered and installed, closely followed by the installation of EN12101-8 Smoke Control Dampers, a UPS System and Controls.

Setting a Standard

Posted on 14th February 2019 by Mark Unitt

NOW CERTIFIED AS AN – SCA IFC SDI 19 Certified Company.

Posted on 7th December 2018 by Mark Unitt

Ian Doncaster, Technical Director of Fire And Smoke Solutions said: “As long-term and active members of the Smoke Control Association, FASS contribute to the development of industry guidance and are pleased to be awarded the IFC SDI 19 certification.

He added “It’s great to see the independent review by the IFC of those who provide services related to our industry. Our particular assessment was the first, in one of the most specialist construction environments, which demonstrates that the accreditation can cover all sectors of to our industry.”
He continued “Other companies now have the opportunity to prove they take their role and related responsibility seriously, and we look forward to seeing more companies raising their standards to meet the best practice expected for life safety solutions as an accredited provider.”

As stated on the FETA website in the specialist SCA section - The term “installation” is deemed to include the fire strategy verification, system design, installation and commissioning of smoke control systems. The scheme document also covers the Contractor’s ability to offer and provide an appropriate level of service and maintenance after installation and commissioning, commensurate with the type, size and use of the building. For details https://bit.ly/2DTsuYN
As Technical Director of FASS, Ian Doncaster was asked to represent the (SCA) Smoke Control Association at the recent CIBSE Round Table, titled, “Smoke control: are the current regulations fit for purpose?” a forum of industry experts brought together to discuss key issues coming out of the enquiry into Grenfell tower chaired by Dame Judith Hackett.

He is also the IMechE representative on the BSI FSH25 fire standards committee, working on British Standards and represent BSI on the CEN standards committee for EN12101 parts 6 and 13.
Ian agrees that the simplest designs are often best, but added that “complex buildings sometimes need complex systems. With these, we have to take on board the additional responsibilities to make them safe and maintainable,” he said. The golden thread of this strategy must be preserved throughout concept, design, commissioning, maintenance and testing, and overseen by a competent engineer, with input from the fire specialist.

You can find out more here https://bit.ly/2OREMCx

David Mowatt, SCA Chairman, commented that: “Contractors should be responsible for the systems they install and end users should always look to use a capable, experienced contractor. Certified contractors will have demonstrated that their trained staff consistently adhere to industry best practice and fully appreciate the importance of correct installation, inspection and maintenance.”
“this scheme underlines the importance that the industry assigns to raising competency standards and improving the quality of companies involved in installation activities,” said IFC Director of Certification, Ian Woodhouse.

FASS – SCA IFC SDI 19

CIBSE round table: Smoke control, are the current regulations fit for purpose.

Posted on 1st October 2018 by Mark Unitt

An in depth debate and sharing of views experience by delegates attending was had on the key issues surrounding smoke control that are currently dominating our industry. The biggest message arising was the need to preserve “The golden thread” that must run through all building projects to ensure the original fire and smoke-control strategy is preserved throughout the life of the building. The importance of using qualified and competent engineers to design in appropriate solutions at the start, and then to ensure that they are correctly installed and commissioned before being correctly maintained over the life of the building was universally agreed.

In response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review, the Smoke Control Association has launched a certification scheme for contractors. The IFC-run scheme was developed to deliver competency in fire strategy verification, system design and the installation of smoke-control systems, as well as service and maintenance work

For a full account link to the CIBSE Journal . https://bit.ly/2OREMCx

Other members included Conor Logan, technical director, Colt; Nick Troth, chartered fire engineer and associate director, Arup; Chris Hallam, technical director of fire engineering, Hoare Lea; David Quinn, group director, fire engineering, BuroHappold Engineering; George Adams, engineering director, Spie UK; Dr Ahmed Allam, director, Cundall Fire Engineering; Hywel Davies, technical director at CIBSE; Dr Roger Harrison, technical director of fire safety, BRE Global; Alex Smith, chair and editor, CIBSE Journal.

Project reference list

Posted on 12th September 2018 by Mark Unitt

Sector /Type	Name	Develpoment	Description
Car Park
Mechanical	Salter Street	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 5 level residential smoke ventilation system including car park smoke ventilation.
Mechanical	5 Bath Road	Refurbishment	Test Car Park system and report.
Mechanical	Kingsway Hove	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of smoke ventilation system for 4 levels and car park.
Commercial
Pressurisation	Thrale House	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of pressurisation system in 6 floor single stair office.
Custodial
Natural	HMP Stocken	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of pressurisation system in 6 floor single stair office.
Educational
Atria/Stairwell	PSCA	New Build	Commissioning of smoke ventilation
Atria	University of Essex	Refurbishment	Design review and calculations for atrium smoke ventilation system.
Government
Industrial / Warehousing	Military Workshop	New Build	CFD study of ventilation system.
Industrial / Warehousing	Military Stores	New Build	Commissioning of natural smoke ventilation.
Hotel
Mechanical	Citizen M	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 10 level system.
Mechanical	Belfast City Quays	New Build	Design & Supply of mechanical extract system with natural inlet over 8 levels.
Pressurisation	118 Warwick Road	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of pressurisation system covering 2 cores each of 12 levels including fans, attenuators ductwork dampers and controls.
Leisure
Mechanical	Pure Gym Shoreditch	New Build	Design, supply, installation & commissioning of Basement smoke ventilation.
Mechanical	East India Dock Pure Gym	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation & commissioning of Basement smoke ventilation.
Leisure	Legoland	New Build	CFD analysis of smoke ventilation of theme park attraction.
Residential
Mechanical	Grafton Quarter	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning comfort ventilation. CFD analysis of smoke ventilation.
Natural	116 College Road	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 4 level residential system.
Residential	Rickmansworth Road	Refurbishment	CFD analysis of extended corridor smoke ventilation system.
Mechanical	5 Bath Road	Refurbishment	Design and CFD analysis of smoke ventilation system. Commissioning support.
Mechanical	Bradfield Close	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning 2 level residential.
Mechanical	8 Bath Road	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of 5 level residential system.
Natural	Tariro House	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of natural smoke ventilation system over 3 level.
Design	The Mill House	Refurbishment	Design review of installed provisions.
Residential	High Street Watford	New Build	CFD analysis of as built smoke ventilation system.
Design	Oceana Boulevard	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of mechanical smoke extract system over 7 levels.
Mechanical	Rowlands House	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of mechanical smoke extract system over 7 levels.
Natural	Chocolate Box	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of natural smoke ventilation system in mixed use building.
Residential	Newton Leys	New Build	Design, CFD modelling, supply, installation and commissioning smoke ventilation and comfort ventilation.
Residential	Shoreditch Village	New Build	Design, supply, installation and commissioning of mechanical smoke extract system over 7 levels.
Residential	Gloucester Avenue	Refurbishment	CFD analysis of extended corridor system.
Assisted living	Tembani Court	Refurbishment	Design review of existing provisions & development of appropriate design for extended corridor smoke ventilation system covering 4 level residential system.
Student Accommodation	Beckley Point	Refurbishment	CFD analysis of smoke ventilation system. Commissioning support.
Retail
Retail	Kings Mall Hammersmith	Refurbishment	Design, supply, installation & commissioning of Basement smoke ventilation.
Retail	Lidl Loading Bay	New Build	Design and supply smoke ventilation system to loading bay and under croft car park.
Retail	Castle Point Shopping Centre	Refurbishment	Design review and calculations for natural mall smoke ventilation system upgrade.

FASS are Growing

Posted on 5th July 2018 by Ian Doncaster

Due to the rapid expansion of the business, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Unitt as Contracts Manager.

Mark joins us after 15 years in the smoke ventilation industry prior to that he worked in the security hardware industry.

His appointment will further enhance the FASS project capability and in addition he will be developing the service and maintenance offering.

Cathedral House

Posted on 27th May 2016 by Ian Doncaster

Client: Intelle Construction / Cathedral House, Cardiff

Project: Design, support and commissioning services to Smoke Control Systems.

Value: £38,000

Duration: 52 weeks

Details:An existing office building was converted to living accommodation with smoke ventilation required to help escapees should there be a fire in apartment.
The restricted floor area meant that a powered smoke shaft system was required to minimize floor space requirements for ventilation.
Working on a Design and Build basis including all necessary approvals Smoke Control Systems (SCS) were able to provide the system with operation automatic from smoke detectors in the lobbies.
The fan set contains duty and stand-by fan units with automatic change-over if required and the fan control panel receives duty and stand-by power supplies with automatic changeover if required.
It was not possible to install the fan set required on the roof of the building.
SCS made a suggestion which was subsequently approved and incorporated so that the fan set could be incorporated into the structure and the roof was not required.

Highbury Crescent

Posted on 13th May 2016 by Ian Doncaster

Client: Highbury Crescent

Project: Design, support and commissioning services to Smoke Control Systems.

Value: £56,000

Duration: 5 Weeks

Details: An existing office building was converted to living accommodation with two blocks and each block required smoke ventilation to help escapees should there be a fire in apartment.
Two independent shaft systems were required: one natural and one powered.
Smoke Control Systems (SCS) were able to provide both systems with operation of each automatic from smoke detectors in the corridors.
The fan set for the powered system contains duty and stand-by fan units with automatic change-over if required and the fan control panel receives duty and stand-by power supplies with automatic changeover if required.
By staggered commissioning and handover of floors SCS were able to help with the phased occupation of the apartments.
A feature of the project was the very restricted spaces and there was a challenge concerning a lobby on the top floor of the block incorporating the natural system.
SCS made a suggestion which was subsequently approved and incorporated so that the top floor is a more user-friendly space.