The smoke ventilation system at Johannesburg’s recently opened Mall of the South shopping centre is using SE Controls’ window automation, vents and control panel solutions to ensure it operates perfectly in the event of a fire, allowing smoke-free escape routes to be maintained for shoppers and staff.

Eight out of ten industrial and commercial buildings in South Africa are inadequately ventilated

In March 2011 the updated SANS 10400 Building Regulations were published. Section 4.42 of Part T of the SANS 10400 Building Regulations relates specifically to smoke control.

Leading ventilation and architectural solutions company, Robertson Ventilation Industries (RVI) , is powering its way through 2014 with newly appointed managing director, Chris Edwards, at the helm.

Automating the opening and closing of windows can simplify everyday ventilation. Window drive systems supplied by Geze can do this. There are models to suit wide-ranging window types and sizes, including skylight windows and light domes. Ventilator switches make the drives – and the control of ventilation – convenient and easy to operate. Remote-controlled operation is also an option, for even easier operating comfort, especially for people with reduced mobility. And weather stations can be incorporated to ensure the automatic closing of windows in the case of wind or rain.