Smoke Control Systems – Safe Escape Routes and Clear Visibility During Emergencies
At Qarah, we don’t just design ventilation systems—we build intelligent smoke management solutions that keep evacuation routes free of danger, giving occupants and rescue teams the critical seconds needed to survive.
Why Is a Smoke Control System the Backbone of Building Safety?
Studies have shown that smoke—not fire—is the leading cause of danger during fires. Qarah’s systems are designed to achieve three core objectives:
Securing evacuation routes: Preventing smoke from reaching stairwells and critical corridors.
Facilitating rescue operations: Maintaining visibility levels that allow Civil Defense teams to reach the fire source quickly.
Protecting the building structure: Reducing the accumulation of hot gases beneath ceilings to prevent structural failure.
Our Engineering Solutions for Smoke Management & Extraction
At Qarah, we rely on the latest integrated mechanical and electrical technologies:
1. Stairwell Pressurization Systems
Creating positive air pressure inside stairwells to prevent smoke infiltration when doors are opened—turning them into fully safe evacuation zones.
2. Central Smoke Extraction Fans
Installing high-temperature–rated heavy-duty fans that extract smoke and toxic gases from large halls and underground basements and discharge them safely outside the building.
3. Intelligent Fire & Smoke Dampers
Automated dampers installed within air ducts that close immediately upon smoke detection, preventing smoke spread between rooms through HVAC systems.
4. Atrium Smoke Control (Natural & Mechanical Ventilation)
Specialized solutions for open spaces and atriums in hotels and shopping centers, designed to draw smoke upward and away from occupants.
Digital Integration: BMS & Fire Alarm Connectivity
In line with Qarah’s smart building approach, smoke control systems are integrated with the central control panel to ensure that:
Fans activate instantly upon receiving a signal from the fire alarm system.
Airflow is directed automatically by opening and closing dampers to keep smoke away from escape routes.
Self-testing and monitoring of fans and motors is performed remotely to ensure continuous readiness.
Compliance with Saudi & International Codes
Our systems are designed and implemented in full compliance with SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Code) and NFPA 92 standards. We conduct air balancing tests and smoke visualization tests before project handover to ensure 100% system efficiency.
Your Facility’s Safety Starts with Air Control
Don’t leave life-safety performance to chance.
Trust Qarah’s expertise in designing and delivering the most advanced smoke control systems.