Fire Science Show
Fire Science Show
Wojciech Wegrzynski
217 - Things that go wrong with the smoke control and how we fix them
55 minutes Posted Sep 10, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Introduction and Conference Recap
The Value of Hot Smoke Testing
How Hot Smoke Tests Work
Aspirational vs. Real Safety Levels
Scenario-Based Errors in Systems
Performance Issues in Smoke Control
System Cooperation Problems
Benefits and Impact of Testing
Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
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In my personal view, an alarming truth about building fire safety lies in the gap between what's designed and what actually works in a building. After conducting 1000+ hot smoke tests in 200+ buildings, my experience is that most (maybe even 90%) of buildings had deficiencies in their smoke control systems, with 30% experiencing issues significant enough to potentially endanger occupants during a real fire. But it's not just about the problems. Good news - we have solutions. Hot smoke testin...