Hot Smoke Test

A critical component of the design/occupancy of modern complex buildings is the commissioning of smoke hazard management systems. A 'holistic' approach to commissioning complex smoke hazard management systems is defined by the Australian Standard AS4391 – 1999 "Smoke management systems - Hot smoke test", Published by Standards Australia

Scientific Fire Services Pty Limited provides a consultancy service which delivers an informed and comprehensive approach to aid in the commissioning and approvals process through the application of the 'Hot Smoke Test'. Our expert team provides documentation of the test process in accordance with the Australian Standard, details the methodologies to be used for the selection of appropriate test fire sizes, the means of creating such a fire and the instrumentation, materials and equipment required to conduct the test. Through our expert guidance and liaison with local fire authorities both in Australia and South East Asia our Engineers ensure the pre-commissioning process is well defined and clearly understood by all stakeholders.

Our engineers have provided technical and professional expertise for hot smoke tests in the following building classifications:

• Large scale retail shopping centre projects incorporating multiple level interconnecting voids/atria.
• Large food chain stores (supermarkets)
• Film Studios (large studio enclosures)
• Places of Public Entertainment (gaming venues)
• Institutional facilities (Universities)
• Industrial distribution centres