One of the most critical safety challenges in any building is the threat posed by smoke during a fire emergency. When a fire breaks out, the smoke naturally travels through vertical spaces such as lift shafts, stairwells, and service risers. This movement is caused by thermal expansion and a phenomenon known as the “chimney effect.” The accumulation of smoke in these vertical spaces can severely hinder evacuation efforts and obstruct the work of emergency responders.
To address this issue, lift pressurization systems have emerged as an effective solution. These systems are specifically designed to safeguard lift shafts in high-rise buildings by preventing smoke infiltration and maintaining clear evacuation routes.
Even though a fire by itself can cause a lot of damage, the smoke that comes out from the fire causes the most injuries and damage to the property. During a fire breakout, the smoke is more dangerous than the fire itself, as mentioned earlier. A lift pressurization system or any kind of smoke pressurization system can safely protect the occupants in the building and the interiors. A pressurization system controls the flow of smoke in the event a fire breaks out.
Additionally, it also stops the smoke from spreading throughout the building into the protected areas, including helping firefighters access the burning building much more efficiently. Cease Fire Solutions enables the control of the pressurization in your lift shaft during a fire breakout. It monitors the smoke sensor placed in the lift shaft. In high-rise commercial and residential buildings, in addition to staircases serving as an escape route, the lift is also another alternative to help firefighters quickly reach particular floors to extinguish the fire immediately. This is where a lift pressurization system is of great use.
To find more details on the lift pressurization systems we supply and install, give Cease Fire Solutions a call today.
Lift pressurization systems are made to create high pressure by mechanical ventilation to prevent the smoke from accessing the lift shaft. They also help defuse the smoke and make the evacuation routes smoke-free, allowing people and firefighters to escape and stop the fire from increasing. Cease Fire Solutions installs the correct lift pressurization systems based on the requirements of the buildings and the necessary fire regulations. Additionally, we also pride ourselves on having experienced and professional fire protection engineers to undertake the installations ensuring it is completed on time and done right the first time around.
Benefits of lift pressurization systems:
They automatically operate to provide air pressurization
Open the motorized damper that is usually closed for direct pressurization
Automatically stop is smoke detectors installed within the life shaft or lift room are activated
The purpose of lift pressurization fans is to safeguard the shafts from the smoke entering the gaps of the lift or the shaft. It also prevents the smoke from spreading to the other floors where the lift shaft is connected.
A lift pressurization system is a fantastic way to stop smoke from entering the gaps of closed lift doors as well as the shaft by injecting clean air into the lift. The objective is to have the highest pressure in the lift and lower pressure in the outside area to make it easy for firefighters to access and occupants to escape.
To determine whether your building is equipped with the appropriate lift pressurization system or to explore options for a new installation, get in touch with the fire safety experts at Cease Fire Solutions. Our certified engineers will conduct a thorough assessment of your building’s design, fire safety requirements, and compliance with local regulations to ensure optimal protection.
Serving clients throughout Doha and across Qatar, we are committed to delivering high standards of safety, professionalism, and technical excellence. With years of experience in fire protection, we are fully equipped to undertake a wide range of projects — from detailed system evaluations to complete installations for both residential and commercial properties.
For more information or to request a free consultation or quotation, please contact us:
Call us at: +974 55324195
Email us at: sales@ceasefireme.com
We look forward to helping you enhance the fire safety of your building.
