Good day to all regular readers of our site and colleagues in the workshop. The topic of today’s article is “height compensatory inflow in smoke removal systems." This refers to the installation height of the air duct grille of the supply system, that is, from where the air will blow. We receive quite a lot of questions on this topic, and the main question is: at what height? How many in meters and centimeters? They write about comments from fire inspectors and examinations in this regard. Today, we will try to figure this issue out together.

To begin with, to make it clear, I will give you a fragment of a real letter from one of our Readers:

“Good evening, I have a question regarding the boundaries of the lower part (zone) for compensation of smoke removal systems from the corridors. In the standards of the Russian Federation, this limit is only defined in SP 154. And it should not exceed 1.2 m. Should it be accepted for other premises for other purposes? ……….. If the boundary is not indicated, is it possible to focus on the upper boundary of the doorway of a given room?”

Now let’s take a look at what our standards say on this issue. First, we present the fragments of requirements that interest us in this context from clause 8.8, SP7.13130-2013. (the document can be found and downloaded in our regulatory library) and highlight the main points:

"8.8. To compensate for the volumes of combustion products removed from premises protected by exhaust smoke ventilation, supply smoke ventilation systems must be provided with natural or mechanical motivation.

For natural air flow into the protected premises, openings can be made in external fences or shafts with valves equipped with automatically and remotely controlled drives. Openings must be at the bottom of the protected premises. Valve ledges must be equipped with means to prevent freezing during the cold season. For a compensating flow of outside air into the lower part of atriums or passages, doorways of external emergency exits can be used. Doors of such exits must be equipped with automatically and remotely controlled forced opening drives. ………….."

That is, it is clear - the height of the compensatory inflow for high rooms of atriums and passages, compensation is possible at the height of the openings entrance doors, and these doors can be up to 3-4 meters high - I myself have seen such high doors, for example, in a church. In other rooms, the height of the compensatory inflow is carried out to the lower part of the room. That is, logically we divide the height of the room in half and the height from the floor to the resulting dividend will be called the lower part of the room. Accordingly, the height from the middle height of the room to the ceiling will be top part protected premises. For example, with a room height of 4 meters, the distance from the floor to 2 meters is the lower part of the protected room, and the distance from 2 meters to the ceiling (4 meters) is the upper part of the protected room. So in this very lower part, from the floor to 2 meters, the height of the compensatory inflow is located. This is the first condition! So far everything is logical and understandable, isn’t it?

Now one more thing. For correct operation of the inflow system, together with the exhaust smoke ventilation system, the height of the compensating inflow must be correctly located relative to the height of the location exhaust valve smoke removal, i.e. suction device. To ensure air-smoke convection, the smoke removal device (valve) must be located HIGHER than the height of the compensatory inflow - the air grille. This is the second condition! Everything is also logical and understandable, isn’t it? Hence, the question immediately arises - at what height are smoke intake devices (smoke exhaust valves) installed, in accordance with existing standards? Open SP7.13130-2013, look at clause 7.8:

"7.8. When removing combustion products from corridors, smoke intake devices should be placed in shafts under the ceiling of the corridor, but not below the upper level doorways emergency exits…….”

That is, everything is clear - from the upper level of the doorway (on average 2 meters) to the ceiling - somewhere within these limits.

We give examples of the main installation errors, so that it is completely clear.

If you do not take into account the first condition and perform compensation only according to the second condition, we will consider the result. For example, the height of the compensatory inflow is located at a height of 2 meters, when installing a smoke intake device at a height of 2.2 meters, with a total ceiling height of 3 meters. It seems that the second condition is fully met. However, you will receive a notice from the fire inspector in the following plan. He will simply divide 3 meters of the total height of the room by 2 and get half the height of the room - 1.5 meters and say something like the following text - “from the floor to 1.5 meters - this is the lower part of the room, and your height of the compensatory inflow is set at a height of 2 meters, which does not comply with the provisions of clause 8.8 of SP7.13130-2013” ​​- and he will be absolutely right.

If on the contrary, you fulfill the first condition. In a corridor 8 meters high (this also happens), the height of the compensatory inflow you set will be 3.9 meters, that is, to the lower part of the protected room. At the same time, the smoke intake device (smoke exhaust valve) is installed at a height of 2.2 meters (above the door opening 2 meters high). Everything seems to be in accordance with the first condition. However, the smoke removal system will not work correctly - the exhaust will be lower than the inflow and you will receive a corresponding notice.

Based on the above, we can draw the following conclusion - compensation inflow height determined at mandatory implementation the two conditions listed above.

Now let's return again to the second part of our Reader's question above. Let's see how the height of the compensatory inflow is determined in SP154.13130-2013, clause 6.3.2 (the document can be found and downloaded in our regulatory library):

« 6.3.2 To compensate for the volumes of combustion products removed into the lower

parts of the protected premises must be provided with a dispersed supply of outside air: with a flow rate ensuring an imbalance of no more than 30%, at a level not higher than 1.2 m from the floor level of the protected room and with an exhaust velocity of no more than 1.0 m/s.”

Well, the next point will also be interesting for analysis:

6.3.3 All supply and exhaust smoke ventilation systems should be provided with mechanical draft stimulation.

Well, in general, everything is clear - maximum height compensatory inflow is determined exactly - 1.2 meters. However, pay attention to the title SP 154.13130-2013 “Built-in underground parking lots. Requirements fire safety" That is, these requirements apply to a specific type of facility, and not to all premises in which smoke removal systems are installed. Moreover, pay attention to the requirement for the organization to exclusively mechanical systems according to paragraph 6.3.3. Again, this requirement only applies to built-in underground parking spaces. On other objects you can do supply and exhaust systems WITHOUT MECHANICAL INCIDENCE! And this is wonderful, since, frankly speaking, I am not a fan of mechanical compensating systems, which I have repeatedly written about on the pages of our website. You can read an article on this topic by following the link.

Also, it must be said that there may be other types of objects that may have SPECIAL requirements in terms of equipping them with smoke removal systems and inflow compensation, similar to built-in underground parking lots, as discussed above in the text. Therefore, when solving such problems, first of all start by determining the type and purpose of the room - determine the presence of SPECIAL requirements for this type premises. If there are such requirements, then act in accordance with these instructions. If there are no special requirements, then proceed in accordance with general requirements SP7.13130-2013.

This concludes the article “height of compensatory inflow in smoke removal systems”, I hope that the recommendations and information presented by me are useful.

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When is it necessary to install smoke exhaust?

Experts have reliably established that in a fire, most people die from poisoning carbon monoxide and other combustion products. Smoke spreads much faster than fire and can lead to loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest much earlier than a person can get out of the room. In addition, smoke reduces the ability to navigate in space, forcing the victim to move by touch and often move away from escape routes.

Taking into account all these factors, forced or static smoke removal systems are installed in places of greatest danger. Such places include:

• long corridors, which are located on the second floor and above and have a length of over 15 meters,
• halls of buildings,
• dressing rooms,
• as well as high-rise residential buildings.

In addition, smoke removal must be installed in large stores, basements, tunnels, mines and other dangerous places, in accordance with SP 7.13130.2009 and Federal Law-123. Based on the same legislative acts, combustion products, temperature and smoke toxicity are calculated. Calculation data corresponds to throughput smoke removal systems. It is worth noting that in those rooms where a gas, powder or aerosol fire extinguishing system is installed, these requirements do not apply.

A static smoke removal system is an ordinary valve that blocks the ventilation system and prevents the spread of smoke. Compulsory system already includes a whole complex equipped powerful fans, which provide exhaust in the event of a fire. Naturally, most systems are activated automatically, using special sensors that respond to an increase in temperature or the presence of smoke. Forced activation of the smoke exhaust system is also possible.

Special requirements when designing a smoke removal system are put forward for high-rise buildings and educational institutions. If the height of the building is more than 28 meters (this is the length of the fire escape), the smoke removal system is not only mandatory, but should also be aimed at creating overpressure on the upper floors and in the elevator shaft, thereby preventing the spread of smoke. In multi-storey educational institutions There must be smoke-free flights of stairs. It is worth noting that in some places local regulations allow deviations from the main legislation, for example, if the premises have rooms with good protection from smoke and individual ventilation.

In general, the work of any system should be aimed at ensuring that in the event of a fire people have time to evacuate. At the same time, the system itself must also comply certain requirements, for example, a fan - withstand long-term operation at high temperatures and possess required power for use as a hood or blower. The same applies to ventilation ducts, which must be made of non-flammable metal and be heat-resistant.

We have been working in the field of design and installation of smoke removal for several years; you can contact us by phone with any questions.

Modern smoke removal is the process of redistributing air jets in residential and industrial buildings in case of fire. Smoke and other combustion products are removed far beyond the premises, and clean air is supplied instead.

A smoke extraction system in a residential building significantly increases the chances of people surviving in the event of a fire. Smoke containing a high concentration of toxins is produced during combustion or smoldering electrical wiring, construction and finishing materials, which may be synthetic.

The smoke removal process is carried out using. Exhaust ventilation removes smoke from rooms and corridors through which people are evacuated in case of fire.

Supply ventilation does not allow smoke to penetrate into free spaces and spread through them, and also performs the function of compensating for polluted air removed by exhaust ventilation.

Exhaust smoke ventilation should function in corridors, halls, atriums, staircases, production areas, warehouses, public spaces for large gatherings of people, trading floors, dressing rooms.

Smoke removal systems are usually installed in rooms without natural light, since, firstly, smoke cannot be eliminated through windows and transoms - sources of natural light, and secondly, in the event of a fire and the lighting in the building is turned off, a smoky dark corridor will be a source of additional danger for evacuating people.

Its calculation is carried out in accordance with the main regulations and their applications.

Supply and exhaust ventilation is also required for residential buildings with a height of more than 10 floors, their corridors and elevator shafts. In normal times, this system can be used for ventilation.

Public buildings

IN public buildings a smoke removal system is needed in buildings less than 28 meters high in corridors if they do not have natural light, atriums up to 15 meters high, in each section of underground parking lots, in rooms without natural light for large numbers of people.

In administrative and amenity premises, smoke removal is carried out from corridors more than 15 meters long without natural lighting, warehouses, wardrobes and rooms where flammable substances are stored and people work.

Parking lots

Large spaces of parking lots filled with cars are a high fire hazard. In addition, when the engine is running, harmful emissions are released. Therefore the system supply and exhaust ventilation works constantly to maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions.

To design a smoke removal system for parking lots, calculations of fire standards for warehouses are used. To improve the operation of the smoke removal system, the floor area of ​​the underground parking lot should be no more than 3 thousand square meters, divided into smoke zones with an area of ​​no more than 1.6 thousand square meters.

Industrial exhaust fans of sufficient power are placed on the top floor of a building if an underground parking lot is located below it, or on the top floor of a separate parking lot. Ventilation is also equipped with smoke protection check valves and smoke exhaust shafts.

In the event of a fire, the smoke removal system turns on automatically when sensors and detectors are triggered, and notifies the dispatcher that the norm of harmful substances has been exceeded.

Shopping centers

Shopping centers with high ceilings are an area of ​​increased fire danger. Low functional partitions used in trading floor, leave the possibility of free distribution of air throughout the building.

During a fire, events develop as follows. Rising smoke from a fire source first forms a column of hot, polluted air.

If it is not removed in time, rising to the ceiling, the smoke accumulates and cools, mixing with the surrounding air. More dense smoke descends and fills the entire space of the trading floor.

Layers of smoke of varying heights are very dangerous because they are practically uncontrollable. This leads to rapid smoke shopping center during a fire, smoke damage large quantity people, panic and difficulties in evacuating.

To avoid such a critical situation, smoke rising to the ceiling is removed through openings in the ceiling using natural traction And exhaust fans. Supply system ventilation ensures the flow fresh air. At this time, people are being evacuated from smoke-free areas of the shopping center.

One cannot but rejoice at the fact that reason prevailed, and, although with some reservations, almost everyone answered “Yes” to my question. After all, as fire safety specialists, by the nature of our activities, we must ensure the safety of people, and not look for all sorts of ambiguous interpretations of standards and reduce this safety. Moreover, various double interpretations and contradictions in the norms were present 20 years ago, and what can we say about today, when things are changing so radically? regulatory framework, and most of the “standard-setters” look like failing students, rewriting tests of senior students, while managing to make a bunch of mistakes. Here we cannot do without a mechanism that allows us to quickly eliminate all these regulatory disagreements and incidents, so that anyone can understand what exactly is meant by this requirement. Apparently, none of the creators of the norms is interested in creating such a mechanism, because then it would be impossible to “fish in troubled waters.”
If we look at the root of the question posed here, we will see that most of the requirements for smoke protection of buildings that are presented today were presented several decades ago (read SNiPs 2.04.05-86, 2.04.05-91 *, 41-01-2003). And also in regulatory documents those years corridor, hall, foyer, vestibule, staircase, premises were considered different concepts. And there were no federal laws with definitions then. And the fact that someone issued 324-FZ without regard to an already existing joint venture does not in any way detract from the requirements presented in this joint venture. Moreover, when developing the joint venture, the authors could not take into account the definition of the term “premises” specified in the Federal Law, since this Federal Law did not yet exist. Therefore, you cannot refer to it. And, as correctly noted by uv. Karamba ®, the Federal Law has a clear definition for what purposes the definitions specified in it are used - “For the purposes of this Federal Law...”.
In SP7, clause 7.3 applies to the specific requirements of clause 7.2, and there is no need to pull various federal laws by the ears in this matter, unreasonably reducing the safety of people. Uv. Kruger ® answered my question: “Remote control must be provided from all corridors of all buildings with a height of more than 28 m.” But there is one caveat, which he later indicated, that according to clause 7.3 c), if direct removal of combustion products is designed from all rooms with doors to this corridor, then this corridor may not be equipped with a remote control. And if I close all the light openings in this corridor, located in a building more than 28 m high, and make it a “corridor without natural light,” then can I avoid the need for a remote control device by fulfilling all the conditions prescribed in clause 7.3 d) , extending to corridors without natural light, without fulfilling the conditions of clause 7.3 c)? No, I can’t, because 7.3 d) applies to clause 7.2 c) (well, maybe also to clause 7.2 b)), but does not apply to 7.2 a), even if this corridor is dark. Those. you need to look at the wording in clause 7.2, and to get relief, look for the same wording in clause 7.3. Unfortunately, this fine line was lost due to repeated rewriting of documents, and for the older generation everything seemed to remain clear, but the younger generation is trying to find a “second bottom.”
I repeat once again that experts, at least in matters of smoke removal, always separate the corridor and the room. And the opinion of construction supervision is not particularly interesting here, because they functional purpose checking the compliance of the existing state of affairs at a real facility with design solutions approved by the state examination. And if I don’t have a control system for the project, then no Stroynadzor has the right to oblige me to do it.

Question :

Section 7 and clause 8.5 of SP 7.13130.2013 includes the concept of corridor length. How to calculate the length of a corridor of complex geometric shape and determine the number of windows 1.6 m long for natural ventilation according to clause 8.5, so as not to provide a mechanical smoke removal system? Is a light pocket several meters long included in the "length of the corridor"?

Answer :

In accordance with subclause “c” of clause 7.2 of SP 7.13130.2013 “Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Fire safety requirements" removal of combustion products in case of fire by exhaust smoke ventilation systems should be provided from corridors without natural ventilation in case of a fire longer than 15 m in buildings with two or more floors :

Production and warehouse categories A, B, C;

Public and administrative;

Multifunctional.

In accordance with clause 8.5 of SP 7.13130.2013, for natural ventilation of corridors in case of fire, openable window or other openings should be provided in external fences with the top edge located at least 2.5 m from the floor level and a width of at least 1.6 m for every 30 m length of the corridor.

The required dimensions and number of openable window and other openings for natural ventilation in the event of a fire in rooms or corridors can be determined by calculation in accordance with the requirements of clause 7.4 of SP 7.13130.2013.

In accordance with subparagraph "a" of clause 7.4 of SP 7.13130.2013, the consumption of combustion products removed by exhaust smoke ventilation should be calculated depending on the heat release power of the fire, heat loss through the enclosing building structures of the premises and ventilation ducts, temperature of combustion products removed, outside air parameters, state (positions) of door and window openings, geometric dimensions for each corridor no more than 60 m long - in accordance with subparagraphs "a" - "d" of paragraph 7.2.

In accordance with clause 4.3.3 SP 1.13130.2009 "Systems fire protection. Evacuation routes and exits" (as amended on December 09, 2010), corridors longer than 60 m should be divided by type 2 fire partitions into sections, the length of which is determined according to (SP 7.13130), but should not exceed 60 m.

Currently, the definition of “Light pocket” has been established - a room with natural light, adjacent to the corridor and serving to illuminate it (clause 3.7 of Appendix "B" SNiP 31-01-2003 "Residential multi-apartment buildings").

Premises - part of the volume of a building or structure that has a specific purpose and is limited building structures(Article 2 - Federal Law of December 30, 2009. N 384-FZ “Technical Regulations on the Safety of Buildings and Structures” (as amended on July 2, 2013)).

At the same time, in accordance with clause 5.2.7 SP 2.13130.2012 "Protection systems and fire protection. Ensuring the fire resistance of protected objects" (as amended on October 23, 2013) evacuation routes ( common corridors, halls, foyers, vestibules, galleries) should be distinguished by walls or partitions provided from the floor to the ceiling (covering).

These walls and partitions must be adjacent to blind areas of external walls and not have open openings that are not filled with doors, hatches, translucent structures, etc. (including above suspended ceilings and under raised floors).

Accordingly, on the one hand, it is possible to conclude that a light pocket (a room with natural light, adjacent to the corridor and used to illuminate it) is an independent room and does not belong to the corridor, and on the other hand, this room (light pocket ) is not separated from the corridor by walls or partitions, the light pocket must be considered part of the corridor.

Accordingly, it is possible to conclude that for natural ventilation of corridors in case of fire, openable window or other openings should be provided in external fences with the top edge located at least 2.5 m from the floor level and a width of at least 1.6 m for every 30 m length of the corridor (light pockets must be included in the total length of the corridor).

In this case, the length of the corridor (corridor section) should not exceed 60 m.

Corridors divided into sections by fire partitions with doors are considered as separate sections for calculating the combustion products removed.

Accordingly, to determine the required dimensions and number of window openings to be opened for natural ventilation of corridors in case of fire, it is necessary to carry out a calculation in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7.4 of SP 7.13130.2013.

If during the calculation it is established that the existing window openings provide natural ventilation of the corridors in case of fire, then in this case It is possible not to provide for the installation of an exhaust smoke ventilation system in the corridors.