Case Study
Scape Student Accommodation
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Delivering compliant smoke ventilation for a large-scale, multi-block student residential scheme.
Scape’s new student accommodation development in Guildford comprises 403 beds across two residential blocks, plus an additional 116-bed co-living building. The project demanded a high-performance mechanical smoke ventilation solution to protect residents and ensure full compliance with fire safety regulations.
HG M&E Installation Services, the in-house M&E division of the main contractor, required a trusted manufacturing partner capable of supplying robust, fully certified products that would integrate easily and perform reliably in a dense, multi-storey building configuration. Sertus was appointed to design, manufacture, and supply the smoke ventilation products essential to the system’s operation.
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The Sertus team delivered products of the highest standard, ensuring compliance and safety for our new student accommodation. Their support and expertise were invaluable throughout the project.
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Smoke Control Dampers
Supplied to control smoke movement across multiple floors. Certified to BS EN 12101-8:2011, fire resistance Class EIS 120, and tested for 10,000 operational cycles. The dampers also support environmental (day-to-day) ventilation to improve indoor air quality.
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Single Leaf Vent | Poly
Installed at the head of stairwells and corridors for rapid smoke extraction, opening to 160° within 60 seconds. Certified to BS EN 12101-2 and EN 13501-1 for smoke and heat ventilation performance.
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Sertus Pod™ Original
A pre-fabricated, pre-wired, and pre-commissioned mechanical extract Pod™ certified to BS EN 12101-3:2015. Activated automatically upon fire signal, providing guaranteed extract rates and seamless integration with the overall system.
These products formed the mechanical core of the smoke ventilation system, enabling controlled smoke extraction and safe air replacement throughout each block, ensuring rapid clearance and compliant system performance.
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Enhanced fire safety
Rapid activation and smoke removal ensured safe evacuation routes for all building occupants.
Certified performance
Products tested and certified to BS EN 12101-2, BS EN 12101-3, and BS EN 12101-8 standards.
Long-term reliability
Dampers tested to 10,000 cycles and mechanical assemblies supported by extended warranty coverage.
Efficient installation
Pre-fabricated and pre-commissioned Pod™ and damper units reduced on-site installation time and complexity.
Environmental ventilation
Smoke Control Dampers provided dual functionality, improving day-to-day air quality within common corridors.
Durability and quality
Galvanised steel and powder-coated finishes ensured robust, weather-resistant performance for long-term use.
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