Smoke Control Systems

Smoke Control — Designed, Installed, Tested, Certified

Smoke control systems are among the most complex life safety systems in any building. They manage the movement of smoke during a fire — keeping exit paths clear, protecting occupants who shelter in place, and giving first responders the visibility they need. Because these systems integrate fans, dampers, building pressure, and the fire alarm system, they demand specialized design, integration, and testing expertise.

Powered Control Systems handles smoke control from design through certification. We develop the sequence of operations, design and install the controls — including the firefighter's smoke control panel (FSCS) and the fire alarm interfaces for detection, zoning, and fan and damper control — and program the system to match the approved design. On new construction and renovations, we coordinate with the engineer of record, the mechanical contractor, and the building automation system (BAS) provider so the fans and dampers respond exactly as the sequence requires.

We also perform the acceptance testing and the periodic testing, inspection, and certification that smoke control systems require under NFPA 92, International Building Code Section 909, and International Fire Code Section 909 — on systems we install and on systems installed by others. From stairwell pressurization and atrium smoke exhaust to zoned smoke control and combination fire/smoke dampers, our team verifies that every component performs exactly as designed when it matters most. When testing turns up a deficiency, we service and repair the controls and field devices, then re-test to confirm compliance.

PCS also provides predictive modeling based on our testing data — helping you anticipate component wear, budget for upcoming requirements, and avoid the surprise failures that lead to costly emergency service and failed inspections.