More than 80% of victims in building fires die due to smoke inhalation. Therefore, having fire safety systems in place is key to the safety of occupants during emergencies. Pressurisation systems prevent smoke from infiltrating evacuation routes, thus allowing a safer evacuation for occupants and facilitating the intervention of firefighters to extinguish the fire. In this regard, SODECA’s KIT BOXPDS is the fastest pressurisation system on the market, capable of achieving maximum airflow in less than 3 seconds, both in evacuation staircases and lobbies, supported by the aerodynamic testing certification in accordance with the EN12101-6:2022 standard.
During an evacuation, this rapid response capability allows for an increase in airflow when the doors are opened, creating an air front that helps contain the smoke outside the evacuation route and push it towards the exterior through the open doors. When the doors are closed, it enables quick control of the overpressure level, ensuring that it is higher in the evacuation routes so that smoke cannot enter them, but also preventing it from becoming excessive to the point where it would prevent the doors from opening. Moreover, to ensure its performance in any scenario, the KIT BOXPDS holds test certificate according to the EN 12101-6:2022 standard and is designed to meet all the requirements of EN 12101-6:2022 and EN 12101-13:2022.
The EN 12101-6:2022 standard is the European standard that specifies the characteristics and testing methods for the components and kits of pressurisation or differential pressure systems. Meanwhile, the EN 12101-13:2022 standard outlines the design, calculation, installation, acceptance testing, routine testing, and maintenance requirements for pressurisation systems. These standards ensure that systems are designed to perform effectively and have undergone rigorous testing. As such, the proper operation of the KIT BOXPDS at both 50Pa and 30Pa is fully supported by all European standards.
Proven reliability
In addition, considering that pressurisation systems must operate without failure in emergency situations, reliability is a key element in their design. SODECA’s KIT BOXPDS has also undergone durability testing for 10,000 cycles to ensure system reliability and continuous operation, as well as electromagnetic compatibility tests,
environmental resistance, and an IP protection rating in accordance with strict European standards.
Furthermore, to simplify installation and commissioning, the system is equipped with a self-calibration feature that adjusts the operating parameters without the need for manual intervention, significantly reducing installation times and ensuring the correct system configuration.
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