Advanced brings integrated smoke control and evacuation to Newham development

Delivered as part of a wider life safety installation by Simple Life Safety Systems Limited, the project required a robust and compliant approach towards smoke control and evacuation alert across two buildings with different heights and risk profiles. Block A is a 14‑storey, high‑rise residential block, while Block C is a smaller, four‑storey building. Each block has been equipped with one SmokeGo panel and one EvacGo panel, thereby providing dedicated control tailored to the specific needs of each structure.

SmokeGo was specified to deliver active smoke control via the fire system, supporting the management of smoke in common escape routes and critical areas. Designed to comply with EN 54 Parts 2 and 4, as well as BS 7346‑8 and ISO 21927‑9, SmokeGo enables automatic and manual control of smoke control fans and dampers from a single intuitive interface. Its simple matrix‑based configuration allowed the project team to clearly define smoke compartments and ‘cause‑and‑effect’ relationships, in turn helping to ensure that smoke is contained and extracted effectively in the event of a fire.

EvacGo has been installed as a fully independent BS 8629-compliant evacuation alert system, affording the Fire and Rescue Service a reliable and secure means of alerting residents if evacuation beyond the affected flat is required. Each EvacGo panel is housed within a robust and tamper‑proof enclosure and is designed exclusively for use by the Fire and Rescue Service, helping to prevent misuse, while in parallel ensuring clear and decisive control during an incident.

Complex project

John Newton, director of life safety at the Simple Group, commented: “John Street was a complex residential project that required careful co-ordination between smoke control and evacuation alert systems. Using SmokeGo and EvacGo allowed us to deliver a fully compliant solution that aligns with the fire strategy, while giving the Fire and Rescue Service the tools needed to manage incidents both safely and effectively.”

The SmokeGo smoke control system and EvacGo evacuation alert system operate as separate dedicated life safety systems, ensuring that smoke movement can be actively controlled, while evacuation decisions remain firmly in the hands of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Importantly, this layered approach supports resident safety without undermining the ‘Stay Put’ strategy that underpins the building’s fire design.

Shaun Scott, applications engineer at Advanced, noted: “Projects like John Street highlight the importance of implementing smoke control and evacuation alert systems correctly. SmokeGo renders complex smoke control logic far simpler to configure and manage, while EvacGo provides a clear and compliant evacuation alert solution. Together, they deliver confidence for installers, building managers and Emergency Services responders alike.”

Co-ordinated solution

With one SmokeGo panel and one EvacGo panel installed in each block, the John Street development now benefits from a co-ordinated life safety solution that addresses both smoke management and evacuation alerting in line with current Best Practice and regulatory guidance.

The project serves to demonstrates how Advanced’s specialist systems can be combined to meet the evolving safety requirements of modern residential buildings, delivering compliant and practical solutions that prioritise resident safety and operational simplicity.

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