Part of A.G. Coombs’ role as a leader in and advocate for the Australian building services and HVAC&R sector is the way in which our experienced people give back to the industry. We do this through involvement in various peak bodies, associations, events and educational activities for the next generation of building service specialists.

Introducing the principles of TACA to CIBSE members

CIBSE is the professional body that provides its members and the greater building industry with progressive leadership and knowledge. It promotes competence that forges new standards of excellence in design, science and engineering of the built environment.

Presented by Paul Chasteauneuf A.G. Coombs’ Technical Support Manager, the Introduction to TACA and Stairwell Pressurisation Testing seminar will provide essential information on best practice systems to help ensure that occupants can exit buildings safely and efficiently in the event of a fire or other emergency.

The seminar will cover the following:

• FIP, FFCP and Mech Electrical interface and use
• Purpose of providing pressurisation to fire isolated exits
• Impact of different types of floor smoke control systems
• Importance of floor air relief to pressurised fire isolated exits
• Control of stair pressure, relief air and floor dampers
• Test requirements, functional and performance
• Testing and commissioning requirements
• Baseline document requirements.