The Voice of the Smoke Control Industry
Mission statement
The Smoke Control Association's (SCA) aim is to promote and enhance the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of life safety smoke ventilation systems across all types of building.
Our members strive to lead the market and to ensure that all smoke ventilation systems and products are designed and installed in accordance with all relevant regulations and standards, for the benefit of building owners, building occupants and the wider community.
A credible and established voice, raising standards across the industry
The SCA is part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), which was established in 1984. The SCA itself was set-up in 1987 and has over 40 members involved in the design, manufacture, supply and fitting of smoke control equipment and systems.
We work closely with government, particularly MHCLG and the Home Office, as well as Local Authority Building Control, Fire Brigades and independent building inspectors, to raise awareness and technical understanding.
David has worked within the Smoke Control industry for over 34 years in various Technical, Business Development and Senior Management roles and has been directly involved in the design and installation of some of the largest and most complex Smoke Control systems in the UK.
Simon has worked within the HEVAC industry and, more specifically, the fan sector for 37 years. After previously working in engineering, production and sales departments, for the past 20 years Simon has specialised in car park ventilation and life safety products, as well as the design of various other systems.
Darren has 18 years’ experience within the smoke control smoke ventilation system industry. With detailed knowledge of the best solutions for differing client environments, Darren is fully conversant with today’s current legislation with regards to life safety systems.
The Chair and Vice Chairs are supported by Michael Crane who looks after PR and Marketing for the SCA. Michael is Director of PR at Keystone Communications – a PR and events agency specialising in the built environment.
With an in-depth understanding of the electrical sector and wider construction industry, Michael worked as a trade journalist for well over a decade and has extensive experience of writing and editing feature length articles.
About smoke control
If there is a fire, a well-designed smoke control system can save lives and help protect property. It will:
Keep escape and access routes free from smoke
Facilitate fire-fighting operations
Delay or prevent flashover, reducing the risk of the fire developing further
Protect the contents of the building
Reduce the risk of damage to the building