Now, WindowMaster, one of the world’s pioneering natural ventilation specialists, announces it has achieved EN 12101-2 certification for its smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) solution, when integrated with Schüco's AW RO 50 profile system.
In an industry first, this new system combines Schüco's advanced AW RO 50 profile with WindowMaster’s high-precision actuator technology to deliver combined smoke extraction and hybrid ventilation capability. Crucially, this dual functionality eliminates the need for separate safety and ventilation systems. This ensures optimal performance for both emergency smoke extraction and routine natural ventilation operations.
Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems
The solution has recently been validated through rigorous official testing protocols to achieve EN 12101-2.
This standard, which ensures compliance with European regulations for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems, is increasingly becoming a requirement for specifiers who want to guarantee the safest system whilst also providing natural ventilation for better building performance.
Essential fire safety compliance
As Erik Boyter, WindowMaster CEO highlights, "This certification enables us to offer an EN 12101-2 compliant SHEV solution specifically designed for roofs using the Schüco AW RO 50."
"It uses fewer components to achieve far more powerful outcomes; delivering essential fire safety compliance and potentially with correct controls, second-to-none indoor air quality management, all from a single integrated system."
Building management systems integration
For specifiers and building managers, the implications are potentially game-changing, and include; reduced capital costs through single-product specification, simplified maintenance protocols, streamlined building management systems integration, and improved design flexibility.
Available for a wide range of applications, The WindowMaster solution for Schüco's AW RO 50 is suitable for industrial halls, schools and commercial buildings that require the maximum levels of fire safety and day-to-day indoor climate control.