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Case Study

Barking Wharf

Designing, manufacturing, and supplying mechanical smoke ventilation products to deliver safety, compliance, and installation efficiency for a landmark residential development.

Client

Ark M&E

Sector

High-Rise Residential Buildings

Location

London

Mechanical

The Challenge

Delivering a compliant, efficient smoke ventilation solution on a fast-paced residential project.

Ark M&E, the appointed building services contractor for Barking Wharf, required a fully certified smoke ventilation package capable of meeting EN 12101-8 standards under tight programme constraints.

The development’s multi-storey residential blocks demanded a reliable, high-performance mechanical system to manage smoke and heat, while minimising disruption to the construction schedule. Sertus was engaged to design, manufacture, and supply the critical smoke ventilation products needed to meet these technical, safety, and delivery requirements.

Ark M&E are a leading mechanical and electrical services contractor, delivering compliant, energy-efficient systems for high-density residential and commercial developments across the UK. Their focus on precision, quality, and collaboration made them a key partner in achieving success at Barking Wharf.

Sertus’ reliable products ensured our smoke ventilation system was both compliant and efficient, streamlining our installation process and meeting our tight deadlines.

John Colmer

Operations Director, Ark M&E

The Solution

A complete mechanical smoke ventilation solution – designed for performance and built for speed.

Sertus Pod™ Original

A modular, pre-fabricated, and pre-commissioned mechanical extract Pod™ certified to BS EN 12101-3:2015. Delivered as a single-lift unit to reduce on-site labour and installation time, providing guaranteed extract rates and optional environmental ventilation.

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Smoke Control Dampers

Certified to BS EN 12101-8:2011, Class EIS 120 fire resistance. Installed across multiple storeys to provide precise smoke ventilation and enable simultaneous environmental ventilation through the same housing.

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Single Leaf Vent | Poly

Installed at roof level for rapid smoke and heat exhaust. Certified to BS EN 12101-2 and EN 13501-1, offering high thermal performance, weather resistance, and optional glazing or insulated solid lid configurations.

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Together, these Sertus-supplied products provided a robust, compliant, and efficient smoke ventilation system that optimised installation speed, minimised on-site work, and ensured long-term reliability for Barking Wharf’s residents.

The Results

Certified performance and rapid delivery across multiple residential cores.

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From design to on-site delivery

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Fire-resistance classification (Smoke Control Dampers)

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Average Pod™ installation and commissioning per unit

Key Benefits

Compliance and safety

All products certified to BS EN 12101-2, BS EN 12101-3, and BS EN 12101-8 standards, ensuring life-safety performance.

Faster installation

Pre-fabricated and pre-commissioned Pod™ and damper units minimised site time and reduced crane lifts.

Dual-function ventilation

Single leaf vents and dampers provided both smoke and environmental ventilation, enhancing comfort and air quality.

Reduced site work

Modular housings combined multiple functions into single units, streamlining installation and coordination.

Durability and reliability

All components designed for long-term operation and tested for 10,000+ cycles under fire and environmental conditions.

Efficient delivery

All Sertus products manufactured, tested, and delivered on schedule to support Ark M&E’s project deadlines.

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Sector

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System Type

Mechanical

Client

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Products

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