Smoke Testing/Pressurization Testing

Elevator & Stairwell Pressurization Testing

In the event of a fire, safe evacuation depends on more than alarms and sprinklers—it requires clear, smoke-free exit routes. At Provision Environmental Systems & Testing, we perform Elevator and Stairwell Pressurization Testing to verify that your life safety systems function as intended, protecting occupants and meeting code requirements.

Why Pressurization Testing is Critical

Smoke-Free Exits – Proper pressurization keeps smoke from infiltrating stairwells and elevator shafts, ensuring safe evacuation.
Life Safety Compliance – Verifies that your building meets fire and life safety codes, including required pressure differentials and air changes.
System Reliability – Ensures that door opening/closing does not compromise critical pressure levels.
Occupant Safety – Provides confidence that all exit pathways remain protected during an emergency.

Key Factors We Test

Pressurization Levels – Confirm that stairwells and elevator shafts maintain required positive pressure.
Air Change Rates – Verify adequate airflow to sustain code-required conditions.
Door Pull Forces – Measure forces to ensure doors remain operable without compromising pressure balance.
System Responsiveness – Test performance under multiple operational modes, including fire and emergency conditions.

At Provision, our NBC-Certified TAB Professionals deliver precise, certified testing that ensures your building’s fire safety systems are reliable, code-compliant, and ready to protect lives when it matters most.

Fire & Smoke Damper Testing

When it comes to life safety, properly functioning fire and smoke dampers are essential. These critical components prevent the spread of fire and smoke through a building’s ductwork, protecting both occupants and property. At Provision Environmental Systems & Testing, we provide certified Fire and Smoke Damper Testing to ensure your systems are reliable, compliant, and ready to perform in an emergency.

Why Damper Testing is Essential

Life Safety Protection – Prevents fire and smoke from traveling through ducts during an emergency.
Code Compliance – Verifies systems meet local fire codes as well as city, county, state, and facility-specific requirements.
Immediate Action – Identifies non-operational dampers and ensures repairs are made without delay.
Peace of Mind – Confirms your facility is safe, compliant, and protecting occupants at all times.

Our Testing Process

Inspect & Test – Evaluate dampers to ensure proper operation and compliance with fire code requirements.
Identify Deficiencies – Document non-operational or impaired dampers.
Coordinate Repairs – Work with your team to complete necessary corrective actions.
Re-Test & Verify – Perform periodic re-testing after repairs to confirm reliable operation.
Certified Documentation – Provide detailed reports for compliance, recordkeeping, and inspections.

Compliance Made Simple

Fire code requirements vary depending on jurisdiction, facility type, and governing agency. Our experts stay up-to-date on all relevant standards so your facility remains in full compliance—protecting both your occupants and your investment.

At Provision, we don’t just test dampers—we ensure your life safety systems perform exactly as designed when you need them most.

Smoke Control Testing

In an emergency, nothing is more important than safe evacuation. Smoke Control Systems are designed to keep exit routes and safe zones free from smoke, giving occupants the time they need to escape or relocate during a fire. At Provision Environmental Systems & Testing, we provide certified Smoke Control Testing to verify compliance with IBC 2000, Section 909.3 and ensure systems perform as intended before final building occupancy.

Why Smoke Control Testing Matters

Life Safety – Protects building occupants by maintaining smoke-free evacuation routes.
Code Compliance – IBC Section 909.3 requires smoke control systems to undergo special inspections and testing.
System Reliability – Confirms that smoke control systems function as designed under emergency conditions.
Occupancy Approval – Final acceptance testing is required before a facility can be occupied.

Our Testing & Inspection Services

We coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure smoke control requirements are fully integrated into project design and construction schedules. Our specialized inspections include:

Stairwell Pressurization Systems – Verifying stair enclosures maintain positive pressure to block smoke infiltration.
Atrium Exhaust Systems – Testing large space exhaust systems for proper airflow and performance.
Floor Venting Systems – Confirming floor-level exhaust pathways operate effectively for smoke evacuation.

The Provision Advantage

Our NBC-Certified TAB Professionals bring deep expertise in life safety testing and commissioning. From early design review to final acceptance testing, we deliver accurate, certified results that ensure your smoke control systems are safe, compliant, and ready for occupancy approval.

At Provision, we don’t just test—we safeguard your building’s most critical life safety systems.

Smoke Evacuation Testing

A building’s life safety system is only as strong as its ability to protect occupants during an emergency. Smoke Evacuation Testing ensures that smoke management systems perform as designed—providing clear, safe egress routes while also safeguarding valuable equipment and infrastructure. At Provision Environmental Systems & Testing, we deliver certified testing to verify that your facility’s smoke evacuation systems meet code, design, and safety requirements.

Why Smoke Evacuation Testing Matters

Life Safety Protection – Confirms smoke can be effectively redirected, diluted, or controlled to maintain safe evacuation routes.
Code Compliance – Testing verifies compliance with building codes and fire life safety standards.
Asset Protection – Proper smoke evacuation helps safeguard sensitive equipment, machinery, and property.
Peace of Mind – Ensures your smoke management system performs under real-world emergency conditions.

Our Testing Process

System Evaluation – Assess the design and installation of smoke evacuation systems.
Performance Verification – Test the system’s ability to redirect, dilute, or exhaust smoke effectively.
Egress Assurance – Confirm safe and clear evacuation pathways for occupants.
Documentation & Reporting – Provide certified test results for code officials, fire marshals, and facility records.

The Provision Advantage

Our NBC-Certified TAB Professionals work closely with engineers, contractors, and facility managers to ensure smoke evacuation systems are not only code-compliant but also fully reliable in protecting both people and property.

At Provision, we don’t just test smoke evacuation—we give you the confidence that your building’s life safety system is ready when it matters most.