THE Smoke Ventilation Manchester

Smoke Ventilation Services Across Greater Manchester

Manchester’s rapid regeneration has reshaped its skyline. The residential towers rising along Salford Quays and MediaCityUK, the converted mill buildings of Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, and the major mixed-use developments along the Oxford Road corridor all require properly designed and maintained smoke ventilation systems. Tall buildings in particular demand robust smoke shaft solutions, mechanical extract ventilation, and addressable control panels capable of managing complex cause-and-effect sequences across multiple fire zones.

Beyond the city centre, Greater Manchester’s housing associations manage thousands of multi-storey dwellings in areas such as Hulme, Moss Side, and Wythenshawe. Many of these blocks were built in the 1960s and 1970s with smoke ventilation systems that no longer meet current standards. Vent Trade delivers full system refurbishments for these properties - replacing outdated panels, fitting new actuators, and upgrading AOV windows to ensure compliance with BS EN 12101 and the Building Safety Act 2022.

Compliance Standards

All work is carried out in accordance with BS EN 12101, BS 7346, Approved Document B, and the Building Safety Act 2022. For high-rise residential buildings above 18 metres, we provide the detailed commissioning and handover records required for the golden thread of building safety information.