Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Livingston: what is involved?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Livingston means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the EH54 district and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Livingston sits about 8 km from Bathgate and 14 km from Bo'ness, and we cover the whole EH54 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Livingston
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 supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
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.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Livingston
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Livingston, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Livingston: questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Livingston?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Livingston?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
