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Smoke control and AOVs

Smoke control systems keep escape stairs and corridors clear of smoke. Automatic opening vents (AOVs) and mechanical systems need regular testing and an annual service by a specialist.

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What it costs

Typical UK prices for smoke control and AOVs. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.

Typical jobGuide price ex VAT
Annual service, natural AOV system £250 – £700
Annual service, mechanical smoke ventilation £600 – £2,000
Replacement actuator, supplied and fitted £300 – £800 per actuator
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What affects the price

Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.

  • Number of vents and actuators
  • Natural or mechanical system
  • Remote monitoring

Who needs it

Owners and managing agents of blocks of flats and larger commercial buildings.

How often

Weekly or monthly functional tests, annual service.

The law

  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17

Standards

  • BS EN 12101
  • BS 9991 and BS 9999

How it works

You don’t need to find or call anyone. Post the job once and the firms come to you.

  1. 01

    Describe the job

    Answer a few questions about the building and the work. It takes about three minutes, and you can add photos, floor plans or a previous report.

  2. 02

    Vetted firms quote

    Verified firms that offer smoke control and AOVs and cover your area quote a fixed price against your brief, with a start date and what is included. Quoting stays open for 14 days.

  3. 03

    Compare and choose

    See price, availability, accreditations and reviews side by side, and message firms with questions. Only the firm you accept gets your address and phone number.

Smoke control and AOVs by region

Verified firms offering smoke control and AOVs in each part of the UK. Your job goes to every firm covering the building’s postcode.

  • London No firms yet
  • South East No firms yet
  • South West No firms yet
  • East of England No firms yet
  • East Midlands No firms yet
  • West Midlands No firms yet
  • Yorkshire and the Humber No firms yet
  • North West No firms yet
  • North East No firms yet
  • Wales No firms yet
  • Scotland No firms yet
  • Northern Ireland No firms yet

Questions

About smoke control and AOVs.

How much does an AOV service cost?
As a guide, excluding VAT: annual service, natural AOV system, £250 to £700; annual service, mechanical smoke ventilation, £600 to £2,000; replacement actuator, supplied and fitted, £300 to £800 per actuator. The price depends on number of vents and actuators, natural or mechanical system and remote monitoring, so firms quote a fixed price against the details of your job.
How often should smoke vents be serviced?
Weekly or monthly functional tests, annual service.
Which buildings have smoke control systems?
Owners and managing agents of blocks of flats and larger commercial buildings.
What law and standards cover smoke control?
Smoke control systems keep escape stairs and corridors clear of smoke. The law: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17. Standards: BS EN 12101, BS 9991 and BS 9999.
Who can service smoke control systems and AOVs?
Look for a firm with relevant third-party certification, such as IFC Certification or FIA member. Every firm quoting for this service on FireBid must hold it, and we check it with the scheme before they can quote.

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