Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Carrickfergus: what is involved?
For Carrickfergus homes and buildings we offer smoke vent rooflights (AOVs): automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Conservation areas and listed buildings in Northern Ireland are excluded from householder permitted development, so we check before quoting. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Carrickfergus is around 15 km from Belfast, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Antrim, including the BT38 district.
Options we can specify in Carrickfergus
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
Things we check at survey
- 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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Carrickfergus
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Northern Ireland the appropriate person must keep them maintained under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
For non-domestic buildings in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F2 covers energy performance; we supply the manufacturer's data for building control. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Carrickfergus
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Carrickfergus, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT38 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Carrickfergus
Can you replace an old smoke vent?
Yes, with an equivalent certified unit that matches the original design area and performance, so the fire strategy is not compromised.
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.
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Carrickfergus?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Carrickfergus?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
