SESSIONS

Maintaining Smoke Control Systems: Mechanical Fire Safety in Buildings

Ensuring mechanical fire safety in buildings are maintained correctly requires a thorough understanding of AS 1851-2012 and its application to essential fire protection systems. This session will explore key maintenance, testing, and compliance requirements for mechanical fire safety measures, including smoke control systems and essential services.

Join Ivan Steed, a specialist in smoke control system commissioning, testing, and compliance, as he discusses regulatory challenges, best practices, and practical insights to help industry professionals navigate their compliance requirements effectively. This session is ideal for fire safety practitioners, building managers, and compliance professionals looking to enhance their understanding and ensure building fire safety systems meet regulatory standards.

Vance Row

Queensland Manger, Holyoa

Ivan Steed

Team Leader – Essential Services, Grosvenor Engineering Group

Ivan Steed is a specialist in smoke control system commissioning, testing, and compliance, with extensive experience in mechanical fire safety systems. As a Senior Fire Safety Assessor at Grosvenor Engineering, he provides technical support across NSW and beyond, ensuring compliance with Legacy regulations, the Building Code of Australia, and AS 1668.1 standards versions. Ivan also plays a key role in industry committees, contributing to the development of fire safety standards and regulations.

He was a member of Standards Australia’s ME-062-01 sub-committee for the AS/NZS 1668.1-2015 revision. He is a member of the FPAA NSW TAC-M committee, and chairs the revised ARG. Passionate about industry education, Ivan advocates for effective training, mentoring, and collaboration to drive improved fire safety outcomes.

Ivan received the 2024 FPAA A.V. Viscogliosi Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the fire protection industry.

Pat Mcmanus

Managing Director , Stokes Safety

After a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years in the HVAC industry, Patrick McManus joined Stokes Safety as Managing Director in 2023. His wealth of experience, notably attained at Airmaster provides understanding within the HVAC and Compliance sectors.

Prior to this role, Pat was a key leader at Airmaster, where he played a pivotal role in developing their CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System), improving operational efficiency and compliance tracking. His expertise spans HVAC systems, Essential Safety Measures, and regulatory compliance, making him a trusted leader in the industry.

The focus on Essential Safety Measures has remained at the forefront of his management roles, both within business development when establishing interstate operations and later as General Manager – Sales, where he continued to engage in System Interface Testing and ensuring processes maintained compliance to the relevant Standards.

Passionate about innovation and safety, Pat continues to drive excellence in building compliance solutions, ensuring safer and more efficient environments for businesses and facilities.

Relevant Expertise

Essential Safety Measures
Fire Protection
Building Health & Safety
Building Maintenance
Asset Management

SESSIONS

Maintaining Smoke Control Systems: Mechanical Fire Safety in Buildings

Vance Row

Queensland Manger, Holyoa

Ivan Steed

Team Leader – Essential Services, Grosvenor Engineering Group

Pat Mcmanus

Managing Director , Stokes Safety

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