IBC (and IFC) say essentiall this regarding smoke control for a stage (let's assume the fire curtain isn't required, because in this case it isn't - stage height < 50'). 2 smoke vents are installed on the roof; 410.3.7.1 requires automatic opening by approved heat activated devices (done - fusible links). Supplemental means shall be4 provided for manual operation (also done.. latches located on the roof).
We tested using smoke bombs on the floor and gave the contractor 2 minutes to get on the roof. Even before the vents were opened, the smoke layer rose above 7' (good). Smoke did, however escape into the auditorium.. maybe not so good.
Since it's a mechanical system, there is no control from the fire control room.
While it seems to satisfy code minimums, having the manual release on the roof doesn't make much sense to me. Can anyone explain the reasoning?
On a side note, has anyone looked at the requirements of 909.18.8.2 for special inspection requirements for inspecting smoke control systems? Code is saying certification as an air balancer.. that's a whole other topic.
We tested using smoke bombs on the floor and gave the contractor 2 minutes to get on the roof. Even before the vents were opened, the smoke layer rose above 7' (good). Smoke did, however escape into the auditorium.. maybe not so good.
Since it's a mechanical system, there is no control from the fire control room.
While it seems to satisfy code minimums, having the manual release on the roof doesn't make much sense to me. Can anyone explain the reasoning?
On a side note, has anyone looked at the requirements of 909.18.8.2 for special inspection requirements for inspecting smoke control systems? Code is saying certification as an air balancer.. that's a whole other topic.