How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Irvine
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Irvine means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the KA12 district and the rest of Ayrshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Irvine is around 10 km from Kilmarnock, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Ayrshire, including the KA12 district.
What you can choose
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Manual override at the fire service access level
What to check first
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- Whoever holds the building's fire-safety duties (the responsible person, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland) must keep systems maintained and tested
Building control and safety duties in Irvine
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Scotland the duty holder must keep them maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. We install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
For non-domestic buildings in Scotland, the non-domestic Technical Handbook (section 6) sets the energy standards for rooflights; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building warrant. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Irvine?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large glazed AOV with actuators | £4,795 – £7,795 | £3,995 – £6,495 |
| Standard glazed AOV Typical | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
| Replacement vent onto existing upstand | £2,995 – £3,595 | £2,495 – £2,995 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the KA12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Irvine
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Irvine
Who is responsible for maintaining smoke vents?
The responsible person (or duty holder in Scotland, appropriate person in Northern Ireland) for the building must keep fire safety systems maintained. We can arrange servicing and keep records.
Do you design the smoke strategy?
No — the strategy comes from the building's fire engineer or designer. We supply, install, commission and service to it.
Do smoke vents need a control panel?
Electric AOVs work with a control panel that links them to detectors, the fire alarm and override switches.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Irvine?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Irvine and across Ayrshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Irvine?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
