01 What to verify first
- The smoke zones and design strategy shown in approved documents
- The fans, ducts, dampers, shafts and discharge paths included in scope
- Every alarm, power, shutdown and status-monitoring interface
02 Information to prepare
- Mechanical, architectural, electrical and fire-alarm plans
- Equipment schedules, control narratives and available test records
- Site changes, obstructions, access constraints and known operating issues
03 Decision factors
- The approved operating sequence
- Coordination of extraction, makeup air, boundaries and door positions
- Safe testing, measurement, restoration and documentation requirements
04 Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating fan capacity as the whole smoke-control strategy
- Ignoring replacement air and building leakage paths
- Testing individual components without the approved sequence
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Questions buyers often ask
What does this smoke extraction system checklist cover?
It organizes the site, system and project information needed for review. Use the approved plans, current rules and product documentation for the final scope.
Can I send incomplete information?
Yes. Send what is available and clearly mark what is unknown. DGRB can identify which missing details need a site assessment or specialist confirmation.
Does completing the checklist confirm compliance?
It prepares the site and project information for review. Approval and calculations follow the applicable project process.
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Selected DGRB work records related to this topic.
| Date / Location | Facility & Work | Scope | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026Antipolo City, Rizal | Electrical-equipment manufacturing and engineering facility Three-zone smoke-control installation with exhaust and intake fan assemblies, ducting, grilles, controls, engineering, as-builts, testing and commissioning. | Mechanical smoke-control system | Case |
Use the approved plans, product instructions and current requirements for final decisions. BFP Revised IRR of RA 9514 · NFPA 92: Smoke Control Systems