A very common questions we get asked is ‘what’s the duration of a typical smoke shaft air test‘. This is quite a difficult question to answer as it can vary…

There is a number of Smoke Shaft Air Testing Regulations and Standards for Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) smoke shafts. Here’s a summary of the main regulations and standards: Approved Documents:…

Preparing your smoke shaft for the air test When preparing and sealing a smoke shaft to pass an air test, there are several important factors to consider. Here is our…

So, what is the best time to air test smoke shafts? this depends on several factors, including the building’s usage, occupancy, and operational schedule, as well as the state of…

The consequences of not testing smoke shafts, can have serious repercussions for building and occupant safety. Here are just a few of the potential consequences: Ineffective/Poor Smoke Extraction – Without…

The frequency of air testing smoke shafts can depend on many scenarios, so it can be a complicated answer. The frequency of smoke shaft air testing depends on various factors,…

So how do you prepare your smoke shaft for an air test? As shafts are at such a high risk of failure, you should seek the advice of UKAS accredited…

Many clients ask why they need to undertake air testing to their smoke shafts, so let us explain the why’s and how in more detail. All building that have a…

Smoke shafts systems are commonly installed as part of a fire-engineered approach to safety in high rise buildings. Smoke shafts are an important element of a smoke control system; therefore,…

Here are the top 10 reasons why some local authorities may need to carry out a BS4142 noise survey for Air Source Heat Pumps Carrying out a BS4142 noise survey…

The optimal weather conditions for conducting a thermal imaging surveys on a building fabric are as follows: Minimum Temperature difference: There should be a temperature difference of more than 10°C across the…

Introduction to Thermal Imaging Thermal imaging, also known as thermography, is a non-invasive technique that allows us to see the thermal energy emitted from an object. In the field of…

Clients often ask the question ‘how do we build our raised floor plenum to pass an air test?’. There are some very important items to consider when designing and constructing…

A floor plenum test, is an air tightness test that’s carried out to the void between a building’s floor structure and a raised access floor, used for distributing conditioned air…

Electrical Thermal imaging Surveys are essential cog in the predictive maintenance program for the ongoing safety in your building. An infrared survey can identify potential faults on everything from large…

Electrical infrared thermal imaging surveys are a way of inspecting electrical systems and equipment using infrared technology. They can detect faults, such as loose connections, overloaded cables, or faulty components,…

You only get one chance to put together your building envelope correctly. Once it been constructed and concealed with a plasterboard and timber, it can be very difficult to fix…

Residential air tightness testing is now a part of Building Regulations Part L, all new builds (both domestic and non-domestic) must adhere to air tightness standards; that’s why it’s so…

Air tightness testing contains lots of confusing terminology, to try and help our clients navigate through the main keywords we have written the following Air Tightness A to Z article…

Indoor air quality testing for BREEAM is an essential aspect of new building design and construction. It is a crucial component of the BREEAM certification process, which is a widely…

A combined blower door thermal imaging survey is a method of using a thermal imaging camera and a blower door system together to detect and display the air leakage paths…

Air tightness testing is a process that measures how much air leaks through the gaps and cracks in the fabric of a building. It is also known as air testing,…

Thermal Imaging to Locate Building Fabric Defects. Thermal imaging inspections are one of the most cost effective and low impact ways to survey a building for heat loss and locate…

There are dozens of reasons a thermal imaging survey can be useful to you. One of the most common reasons for a thermal survey is to assess the energy efficiency…