SAFECORE
Fire & Security
SAFECORE FIRE & SECURITY
A trading name of IT Data and Security Limited
Smoke Control & Safe Escape
Automatic Opening Vents that clear smoke from stairwells, atriums, and escape routes — designed, installed, and maintained so people can evacuate safely when every second counts.
Keep Escape Routes Clear
From a single stair core to multi-storey atriums, SAFECORE designs AOV solutions that open on fire alarm signal, extract or vent smoke, and keep means of escape tenable for longer.
Clear the smoke. Protect the way out.
EN 12101
Smoke & heat control focus
Auto
Fire-alarm triggered open
Stairs
Core escape route protection
100%
Professional commissioning
Choose the Right Solution
Smoke control is never one-size-fits-all. We match vent type, location, and control strategy to your building form, fire strategy, and escape routes.
Roof-mounted AOVs and smoke-ventilating skylights that open to release smoke from cores, atriums, and large internal volumes — essential for multi-storey escape.
Dedicated smoke ventilation for protected stairs and lobbies so escape shafts stay clearer for longer, supporting phased evacuation and firefighter access.
Window and façade AOVs for atriums, malls, and glazed spaces where smoke layering and air inlet paths must be carefully engineered.
End-to-End Service
SAFECORE manages the full AOV lifecycle so vents open when they should, stay closed when they should not, and remain serviceable for years of reliable operation.
We review escape routes, shafts, roof access, and existing fire alarm interfaces — then propose AOV positions aligned with your fire strategy and building form.
Vents, actuators, control panels, cabling, and weather seals installed by experienced engineers with tidy roof and façade workmanship.
Panels programmed so the right vents open on the right fire signal — coordinated with detectors, manual call points, and smoke zones.
Full open/close tests, fire-alarm interface verification, and clear operating notes for facilities and fire wardens.
Scheduled inspections of actuators, batteries, seals, and controls so AOVs remain ready to operate when smoke is present.
Link AOVs with fire alarms, emergency lighting, and access release so smoke control supports a complete evacuation package.
How AOVs Protect People
Automatic Opening Vents reduce smoke logging in vertical shafts and large voids, helping keep stairwells and routes usable for longer during a fire.
Vent smoke from protected stairs so occupants and firefighters can move with better visibility and cooler conditions.
Roof and high-level vents help manage smoke layers in tall open spaces and multi-level voids.
AOVs open automatically on confirmed fire signals — no reliance on someone remembering a manual switch under stress.
Local or panel overrides support testing, maintenance, and controlled operation by trained staff when needed.
Systems stay closed and secure in normal conditions, with seals and locking designed for everyday building use.
Where specified, backup power keeps critical vents operable if mains fails during an incident.
Integrated With Your Fire Alarm
A well-designed AOV system is part of the fire strategy — not a standalone gadget. We wire and programme interfaces so the right vents respond to the right zones.
Roof
Vents & skylights
Stair
Core smoke control
Façade
Window AOV options
Link
Fire alarm interface
How It Works
No vague packages — just a structured process that designs the right vents, installs them properly, and proves they open when the fire system calls.
Free visit to assess shafts, roofs, atriums, and fire interfaces.
Clear design options with hardware, controls, and pricing.
Professional vent, actuator, and panel install with tidy finish.
Open/close tests and fire-alarm cause-and-effect verification.
Planned inspections, batteries, and actuator health checks.
Why AOVs Matter
Most fire fatalities are linked to smoke. Automatic vents help keep escape routes clearer, support firefighting, and form a critical part of many multi-storey fire strategies.
Building regulations and fire strategies often require smoke ventilation for stairs, atriums, and large enclosed volumes. An AOV system is the engineered response — automatic, coordinated, and testable.
We help developers, landlords, and facilities managers deliver compliant installations with clear documentation, reliable commissioning, and ongoing servicing that keeps systems ready.
Reduce smoke logging so people can find and use stairs and exits.
Deliver the smoke control measures your design and risk assessment require.
Clearer shafts and approaches for emergency response teams.
Commissioning and service records that demonstrate the system works.
Where We Work
Whether you need a single stair AOV upgrade or a full atrium smoke control package, we design around your building and fire strategy.
Stair core and lobby smoke ventilation for multi-storey housing and mixed-use buildings.
Atriums, feature stairs, and escape shafts with integrated fire-alarm control.
Mall voids, hotel atriums, and public spaces requiring automatic smoke release.
School and campus buildings with clear stair protection and reliable servicing.
Sensitive sites where evacuation support and system reliability are critical.
Large volumes and high roofs where smoke layering and vent placement need careful design.
Actuators, batteries, seals, and control links all need attention. Our planned servicing catches faults early and proves open/close operation before you need it in a real fire.
Why SAFECORE
Part of IT Data and Security Limited, we bring tidy engineering, clear documentation, and reliable aftercare to every AOV project across Sussex and the wider UK.
Installers who understand smoke control and roof access risks.
Cause-and-effect notes, test records, and handover as standard.
Full open/close and fire-link tests before sign-off.
AOVs coordinated with alarms, lighting & access release.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often from facilities managers, developers, and building owners.
An Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) system opens roof vents, skylights, or façade windows automatically — usually on a fire alarm signal — to vent smoke from stairs, atriums, and other spaces so escape routes stay clearer for longer.
In most life-safety applications, yes. Automatic opening on detection or alarm is the core purpose. We also provide manual controls for testing and maintenance. Exact cause-and-effect depends on your fire strategy.
EN 12101 is the European standard family covering smoke and heat control systems, including natural smoke vents and related products. We specify and install solutions appropriate to that framework and your building requirements.
Yes. We can replace failed actuators, refresh control panels, improve weather seals, re-programme interfaces, or redesign systems that no longer match how the building is used or what the fire strategy requires.
Planned periodic inspection and functional testing is essential. Frequency depends on manufacturer guidance, risk assessment, and building use. We offer scheduled service visits with open/close tests and written records.
Yes. We design, install, and maintain AOV smoke ventilation systems across Sussex and further afield across the UK. Contact us with your postcode for availability and lead times.
Complete Protection
Many clients combine smoke ventilation with fire alarms, emergency lighting, and extinguishers for full escape-route support.
Ready to Protect Escape Routes?
Speak to SAFECORE for expert advice, a free survey, and a clear no-obligation quotation for new installs, upgrades, or planned AOV servicing.
Ready to Get Protected?
Fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and more — contact SAFECORE today for expert advice and a no-obligation quotation.