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AOV Testing — iComply Property Services
AOV & Smoke Control guide

AOV Testing

AOV testing confirms that smoke vents open fully, close correctly and respond to fire-alarm and manual controls when required. iComply carry out professional AOV testing for residential cores and commercial smoke-control systems across Greater Manchester and the North West, recording results for the responsible person under BS 9991 / EN 12101-aligned maintenance practice.

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Local engineers
Stockport base — 150+ North West towns
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Standards-led
British Standards & manufacturer guidance
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Fixed quotes
Clear scope before work starts
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Full paperwork
Certificates & logbooks for compliance

About AOV Testing

AOV testing confirms that smoke vents open fully, close correctly and respond to fire-alarm and manual controls when required. iComply carry out professional AOV testing for residential cores and commercial smoke-control systems across Greater Manchester and the North West, recording results for the responsible person under BS 9991 / EN 12101-aligned maintenance practice.

Tests include local and panel-initiated operation, observation of free opening, timing where relevant, battery-backed operation and interface signals. Failures are photographed and described so quotes for repair are specific. Testing can be a standalone audit or part of a maintenance contract with scheduled revisits. We coordinate access with building managers to minimise resident disruption while still exercising every vent properly — not just a panel lamp check.

  • ●Full functional open/close testing of every vent
  • ●Manual control and fire-alarm signal verification
  • ●Battery-backed operation checks
  • ●Written results with photo-backed defect notes

Part of our AOV & Smoke Control service · Related: AOV Inspection

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AOV Testing by area

Local landing pages for every town we cover (60 areas) — e.g. AOV Testing in Stockport.

Related AOV & Smoke Control guides

More topics under the same service — each also has pages for every Greater Manchester town.

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AOV Testing FAQ

How often should AOVs be tested?+

Many sites test at planned service intervals (often six-monthly) and after repairs; your fire risk assessment and manufacturer guidance should set the frequency.

Is a panel green light enough?+

No. Vents must be seen to open and close; indicators alone miss mechanical jams and partial strokes.

Do you test multi-core buildings in one visit?+

Yes where access allows — or we phase cores to suit height and resident arrangements.

Quote for AOV Testing

Price on application after scope. No catalogue fee. Stockport base, with North West coverage and further travel quoted where the service is published.

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