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Roof AOVs CPD
Our CPD on roof AOVs provides a clear and practical understanding of Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), their critical role in smoke ventilation and life safety, and how they support compliance within the built environment.
Attendance options
Virtual | Face to Face | On Demand
Estimated time
30 minutes
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About this CPD.
The session explores what AOVs are, where and how they are used, and the key standards such as EN 12101-2 that govern their testing, performance, and certification.
It also covers essential design considerations including sizing, aerodynamic free area, and common specification pitfalls to ensure compliant and effective smoke control systems.
Course programme.
Course length: 30 minutes
The CPD is divided into five key sections:
Introduction
The importance of smoke ventilation in the built environment
What is an AOV?
How and where they are used
EN12101-2 explained
The testing and performance characteristics
AOV sizing
Geometric vs Aerodynamic Free Area
Technical notes and terminology
Further considerations and what an AOV is not
Summary
Key learning outcomes
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