At AJS, we pride ourselves on ensuring we have the right experience and expertise to deliver a reliable, quality service. Where Passive and Active Fire Services are concerned this means making sure our clients’ properties are equipped for any fire safety risk and/or the systems in place are assessed and serviced regularly to ensure they constantly function at their best.
As part of their fire safety assessment process, our client Newlon carries out Blackout Tests 2 or 3 times a year. This involves the London Fire Brigade attending a site and a fire incident being staged. Earlier this month, the focus of a Blackout Test was one of the properties serviced by AJS, and we were delighted to witness our work pass with flying colours!
The impressive assessment saw 3 fire engines pull into the road, which was situated next to the Arsenal football ground. The 7th floor corridor of the selected Newlon property was then filled with smoke from a fog machine, made possible by covering the smoke detectors. The detectors were then uncovered, immediately setting off alarms and activating the AOV fans. The smoke cleared quickly and fully according to the building design, creating a smoke-free layer for escape.
While this took place, the fire brigade filled the dry riser with water to ensure this element of the fire safety system was also functioning well, which it was.
Well done to the AJS team at Newlon who deliver a consistently excellent service, leading to this outstanding result.
See above for photos from this Blackout Test, as the smoke cleared and somebody taking part in the staged event was helped out of the building.
You can also view a report on the Blackout Test from Inside Housing here:
https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/fighting-fire-with-fake-fire-a-different-approach-to-testing-building-safety-in-high-rises-96451
