BILCO UK LTD
PARK FARM BUSINESS CENTRE
FORNHAM ST GENEVIEVE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK IP28 6TS
Tel: 01284 701696
Fax: 01284 702531
Suppliers of: access doors floor access doors roof access hatches roof access hatches roof fire vents roof smoke vents automatic roof smoke vents bs 7346 roof smoke vents bs 558 smoke vents en 12101
Bilco UK Ltd Supply a range of roof access hatches, smoke vents, floor doors, floor access covers, fall protection products and commercial escape & access ladders.
Based in Suffolk, Bilco can supply the construction trade with a range of standard roof hatches, smoke vents, and floor doors in various sizes and materials direct from stock, delivered by a nationwide pallet-line system or dedicated consignment. Bespoke items can also be undertaken with the assistance of our technical team.
NSHEV (Natural Smoke & Heat Exhaust Ventilators)
CE Marking: Bilco UK complies with all CE Marking legislation. See our website for our declaration of conformity.
Useful Resources:
- Bilco Assist: Use Bilco assist to identify the essential design considerations required to ensure safe access points onto flat roof areas
- BIM Models: Click Here
- NBS Specifications: Click Here
- CAD Drawings: Click Here
- Installation Videos: Click Here
- View the Howe Green entry on BPi: Click here
Bilco supply the following ranges:
Roof Access Hatches:
Roof access hatches provide access to the roof areas for routine maintenance and inspection as well as for servicing of HVAC systems and other roof mounted equipment. They are ideally suited for use in office buildings, flats, factories, warehouses, retail stores, shopping complexes, hotels, manufacturing plants, hospitals, schools, auditoria and sports facilities where roof access is a requirement.
Natural Smoke & Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEV) - CE Marking Compliant:
Natural smoke vents help vent smoke and gases from burning buildings primarily to provide clearer means of escape for individuals within the building. They also aid firefighting visibility when entering the building to fight the fire and reduce the lateral spread of the fire. Used widely in stairwells, corridors, smoke shafts and on roof areas of factories, warehouses, auditoria and retail facilities. CE Marked Compliant.
Bilco natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators are manufactured to comply with all the latest regulations including the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011. All standard vents are supplied CE marked and with a Declaration of Conformity and are manufactured to meet the demands of Building Regulations, Approved Document B, BS9999 and EN12101-2.
Safety Products:
Bilco can also supply a range of Safety Products to offer fall protection and safety in accessing roof and floor areas. Bilco can also supply intruder protection systems to safeguard against trespass.
Ladders / Step Over Ladders / Roof Mounted Walkways:
Bilco supply a comprehensive range of ladder and walkways for roof access. These include Fixed Vertical Ladders (with or without Safety Cages & Guardrails), retractable ladders and loft ladders; as well as a reange of roof mounted walkways to provide safe access to rooftops.
Floor Access Doors and Howe Green Access Covers:
Our range of floor access solutions includes through-floor doors and the industry standard for accessing underfloor services - Howe Green floor access covers.
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi download Library
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. Please check with the supplier before specifying or purchasing products.
1 - Bilco Product Catalogue 2017
Roof hatches, access hatches, roof doors, roof access door, access doors floor access doors roof access hatches roof access hatches roof fire vents roof smoke vents automatic roof smoke vents bs 7346 roof smoke vents bs 558 smoke vents en 12101
Published [02/02/18]File size [7670 KB]
1 - Bilco Product Catalogue 2018
Roof hatches, access hatches, roof doors, roof access door, access doors floor access doors roof access hatches roof access hatches roof fire vents roof smoke vents automatic roof smoke vents bs 7346 roof smoke vents bs 558 smoke vents en 12101
Published [31/08/18]File size [3341 KB]
Bilco Residential Products 2017
basement doors
Published [02/02/18]File size [1059 KB]
Bilco Residential Products StakWEL
StakWEL® Window Well System
Published [02/02/18]File size [2314 KB]
Bilco Roof Edge Protection
Roof Edge Protection
Published [09/02/18]File size [1024 KB]
Bilco Safety Products UK
Bil-Guard Hatch Rail System
Published [09/02/18]File size [1431 KB]
Bilco Smoke Vent Leaflet
Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators
Published [09/02/18]File size [2841 KB]
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. Please check with the supplier before specifying or purchasing products.
Automatic Smoke Vent - Acoustical
<p>Acoustical smoke vents are designed to guard against noise intrusion and at the same time provide the security of dependable automatic venting in the event of a fire. Vents carry an STC-46 sound rating and are ideal for concert halls, theaters, casinos, and other interior applications that require limited noise from the outside. In the event of a fire, heat breaks the fusible link, allowing powerful lifting mechanisms to open the vent cover instantaneously. Pull handles are provided for interior or exterior manual operation and products are fully insulated and gasketed for weather tightness. </p><br><b>Uses and Applications</b><br>Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke ventilation improves air quality and visibility to allow occupants to get out and firefighters to get in to do their job. Smoke vents are ideally suited for large expanses of unobstructed space such as factories, warehouses, auditoriums, and retail facilities.<p><br><b>Assembly and Installation</b><br>Installation of BILCO automatic smoke vents is simply a matter of placing the vent over the roof opening and securing it to the roof deck through the holes provided in the base flange. The integral capflashing readily accepts roofing felts for built-up roofing applications, and Bilco's patented Bil-Clip® flashing system simplifies installation in single-ply roofing applications.</p><br><b>Materials and Finishes</b><br>Acoustical smoke vents are available in either 14 gauge (1.9mm) paint bond G-90 galvanized steel construction.<p><br><b>Codes and Certifications</b><br>Products have been tested for an STC-46 sound rating, are UL listed, and comply with UL793 and UL 790 Class A (burning brand test) requirements. All BILCO products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Should a part fail to function in normal use within a period of five (5) years - or longer, as indicated - from the date of purchase, a new part will be furnished at no charge.</p>
Smoke Ventilation, Smoke Vents, Automatic Smoke Vent
Published [15/02/17]
Automatic Smoke Vent - Daylighting
<p>The Lumivent® automatic smoke vents provide the security and value of an automatic smoke vent with the added benefits of a skylight. Products feature impact resistant covers that do not require an additional fall protection screen. In the event of a fire, heat breaks the fusible link, allowing powerful lifting mechanisms to open the vent cover instantaneously. Pull handles are provided for interior or exterior manual operation and products are fully insulated and gasketed for weather tightness. </p><br><b>Uses and Applications</b><br>Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke ventilation improves air quality and visibility to allow occupants to get out and firefighters to get in to do their job. Smoke vents are ideally suited for large expanses of unobstructed space such as factories, warehouses, auditoriums, and retail facilities.<p><br><b>Assembly and Installation</b><br>Installation of BILCO automatic smoke vents is simply a matter of placing the vent over the roof opening and securing it to the roof deck through the holes provided in the base flange. The integral capflashing readily accepts roofing felts for built-up roofing applications, and Bilco's patented Bil-Clip® flashing system simplifies installation in single-ply roofing applications.</p><br><b>Materials and Finishes</b><br>Daylighting automatic smoke vents are available in 11 gauge (2.3 mm) aluminum construction and feature multi-wall polycarbonate covers .<p><br><b>Codes and Certifications</b><br>Products are UL listed and meet International Building Code requirements for plastic skylights (2012 IBC 2610.3). All BILCO products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Should a part fail to function in normal use within a period of five (5) years - or longer, as indicated - from the date of purchase, a new part will be furnished at no charge.</p>
Smoke Ventilation, Smoke Vents, Automatic Smoke Vent
Published [15/02/17]
Automatic Smoke Vent - Double Leaf
<p>Bilco automatic fire vents utilize the patented Thermolatch® II positive hold/release mechanism. This unique latching device ensures reliable vent operation when a fire occurs and prevents inadvertent opening of covers caused by wind, building vibrations or other factors. The Thermolatch® II is equipped with a UL-listed 165° F (74° C) fusible link for automatic operation. In the event of a fire, heat breaks the fusible link, allowing powerful lifting mechanisms to open the vent covers instantaneously. Pull handles are provided for interior or exterior manual operation and products are fully insulated and gasketed for weather tightness. </p><br><b>Uses and Applications</b><br>Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke ventilation improves air quality and visibility to allow occupants to get out and firefighters to get in to do their job. Smoke vents are ideally suited for large expanses of unobstructed space such as factories, warehouses, auditoriums, and retail facilities.<p><br><b>Assembly and Installation</b><br>Installation of BILCO automatic smoke vents is simply a matter of placing the vent over the roof opening and securing it to the roof deck through the holes provided in the base flange. The integral capflashing readily accepts roofing felts for built-up roofing applications, and Bilco's patented Bil-Clip® flashing system simplifies installation in single-ply roofing applications.<p><br><b>Materials and Finishes</b><br>Automatic smoke vents are available in either 14 gauge (1.9mm) paint bond G-90 galvanized steel construction or 11 gauge (2.3 mm) aluminum construction.</p><br><b>Codes and Certifications</b><br>Products are UL listed and comply with UL793 and UL 790 Class A (burning brand test) requirements. All BILCO products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Should a part fail to function in normal use within a period of five (5) years - or longer, as indicated - from the date of purchase, a new part will be furnished at no charge</p>
Smoke Ventilation, Smoke Vents, Automatic Smoke Vent
Published [15/02/17]
Automatic Smoke Vent - Single Leaf
<p>Bilco automatic fire vents utilize the patented Thermolatch® positive hold/release mechanism. This unique latching device ensures reliable vent operation when a fire occurs and prevents inadvertent opening of the cover caused by wind, building vibrations or other factors. The Thermolatch® is equipped with a UL-listed 165° F (74° C) fusible link for automatic operation. In the event of a fire, heat breaks the fusible link, allowing powerful lifting mechanisms to open the vent cover instantaneously. Pull handles are provided for interior or exterior manual operation and products are fully insulated and gasketed for weather tightness.</p><br><b>Uses and Applications</b><br>Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke ventilation improves air quality and visibility to allow occupants to get out and firefighters to get in to do their job. Single leaf smoke vents are ideally suited for areas with smaller venting requirements such as elevator shafts or stair wells.<p><br><b>Assembly and Installation</b><br>Installation of BILCO automatic smoke vents is simply a matter of placing the vent over the roof opening and securing it to the roof deck through the holes provided in the base flange. The integral capflashing readily accepts roofing felts for built-up roofing applications, and Bilco's patented Bil-Clip® flashing system simplifies installation in single-ply roofing applications.</p><br><b>Materials and Finishes</b><br>Automatic smoke vents are available in either 14 gauge (1.9mm) paint bond G-90 galvanized steel construction or 11 gauge (2.3 mm) aluminum construction.<p><br><b>Codes and Certifications</b><br>Products are UL listed and comply with UL793 and UL 790 Class A (burning brand test) requirements. Vents can be supplied with built-in louvers and a fall protection screen to meet elevator code requirements. All BILCO products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Should a part fail to function in normal use within a period of five (5) years - or longer, as indicated - from the date of purchase, a new part will be furnished at no charge.</p>
Smoke Ventilation, Smoke Vents, Automatic Smoke Vent
Published [15/02/17]
Bilco Drainage Doors J-AL H20 Single Leaf - J H20
Single leaf drainage door designed to withstand vehicular traffic in off-street locations, constructed of 6 mm diamond pattern plate and reinforced for AASHTO H-20 wheel loading (14,500 kg axle load). Suitable for most corrosive environments, features include: Anti Corrosion Hardware, Standard Debris Gasket, Versatile Anchoring System for ease of installation, Fully Enclosed Counter Balanced Compression Springs, Automatic Hold Open Arm. Mill finish aluminium with a bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame. Sizes Available:
Floor hatches, Floor hatches
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Drainage Doors J-AL Single Leaf - J
Single leaf drainage door ideal for most corrosive environments, constructed of 6 mm diamond pattern plate and reinforced for a 1464 kg/m² live load. Features include: Anti Corrosion Hardware, Standard Debris Gasket, Versatile Anchoring System for ease of installation, Fully Enclosed Counter Balanced Compression Springs, Automatic Hold Open Arm. Mill finish aluminium with a bituminous coating applied to the exterior of the frame. Size options available:
Floor hatches, Floor hatches
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Drainage Doors JD-AL Double Leaf - JD
Double leaf drainage door ideal for most corrosive environments, constructed of 6 mm diamond pattern plate and reinforced for a 1464 kg/m² live load. Features include: Sizes available:
Floor hatches, Floor hatches
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Drainage Doors JD-AL H20 Double Leaf - JD H20
Double leaf drainage door designed to withstand vehicular traffic in off-street locations, constructed of 6 mm diamond pattern plate and reinforced for AASHTO H-20 wheel loading (14,500 kg axle load). Suitable for most corrosive environments, Features: Sizes Available:
Floor hatches, Floor hatches
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-A - Fixed vertical ladder
Aluminium fixed vertical ladder manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-A-WG - Fixed Vertical Ladder with safety cage and guardrail
Aluminium fixed vertical ladder with safety cage and guardrail, manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-A-WH - Fixed vertical ladder with safety cage
Aluminium fixed vertical ladder with safety cage, manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-COMPA - Companionway (Ships Stair) ladder
Aluminium Companionway ladder (also known as Ships Stair), manufactured to comply with recommendations of BS 5395: Part 3. Features:
Companionway ladder systems, Companionway ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-COMPS - Companionway (Ships Stair)
Galvanised steel Companionway Ladder (also known as Ships Stair), manufactured to comply with recommendations of BS 5395: Part 3. Features:
Companionway ladder systems, Companionway ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-S - Fixed vertical ladder
Galvanised mild steel fixed vertical ladder manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-S-WG - Ladder with safety cage and guardrail
Galvanised steel fixed vertical ladder with safety cage and guardrail, manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-S-WH - Fixed vertical ladder with safety cage
Galvanised mild steel fixed vertical ladder with safety cage, manufactured to BS 4211:2005 +A1 2008. Features:
Permanently-fixed vertical ladder systems, Permanently-fixed vertical ladder system
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-Z - Retractable ladder
Die cast aluminium alloy ladder (with backboard made from 18 mm block wood), manufactured to EN 14975 (DN 4570). Features:
Aluminium loft ladders, Aluminium loft ladders
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-Z - Retractable ladder
Die cast aluminium alloy ladder (with backboard made from 18 mm block wood), manufactured to EN 14975 (DN 4570). Features:
Aluminium loft ladders, Aluminium loft ladders
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Ladders BL-ZBOX - Retractable Ladder with insulated trapdoor
Die cast aluminium alloy ladder with trap door and lining, manufactured to EN 14975 (DN 4570). Features:
Aluminium loft ladders, Aluminium loft ladders
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco Non Drainage Doors Type K Single Leaf
Single leaf non-drainage door constructed of 6 mm diamond pattern plate and reinforced for a 732 kg/m² live load. Features: Sizes Available:
Floor hatches, Floor hatches
Published [01/07/18]
Bilco From 'The Big Smoke' to the 'City of Gold'
The ‘Big Smoke’
For our first outing as one “family” of brands Profab Access, Bilco UK and Howe Green will be heading to the ‘Big Smoke’ for London Build. Presented as the leading and largest construction show for London the expo takes place from the 23rd – 24th October at Olympia. With over 200 conference and workshop sessions, 260 exhibitors and in excess of 20,000 pre-registered attendees it looks set to be a very busy couple of days. Our team will be on Stand V20. You can register for a free ticket for the event on the London Build website.
The ‘City of Gold’
After the excitement of London, we will head off to another iconic city – Dubai. Known as the ‘City of Gold’, due to its staggering growth within one generation, Dubai plays host to the Big 5. The largest construction event in the Middle East is taking place at the World Trade Center from 26th – 29th November. The event will play host to over 2,600 exhibitors and an expected 64,000 visitors!
We will be joining some of the biggest names in the global construction industry and are looking forward to speaking to building services professionals from across the globe. If you are making the trip to Dubai for the Big 5 make sure you find your way to Hall 7 Stand: 7C289. Our Managing Director, James Fisher, and Jamie Smith, Senior UK & Overseas Project Manager, have drawn the short straw to man our stand at the Big 5! Register for free tickets.
Fire rated access solutions
We are all really excited to be on the same stand talking about our fire rated access solutions. Preparing for these events has brought it home to everyone just what an amazing proposition we now have to offer architects, specifiers and contractors!
Profab Access is the only access product manufacturer to provide third-party fire certification guarantees across their range of riser doors, steel doors, access panels and loft hatches. Given the attention and emphasis on fire safety in commercial buildings post-Grenfell this fire certification guarantee is a compelling reason to specify Profab’s access solutions.
When it comes to fire safety Bilco UK has a longstanding reputation for supplying accredited and certified Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEVs), also known as smoke vents. When installed in the roof area smoke vents can provide essential ventilation in the event of a fire. Opening by sensors or remote control the smoke vents will exhaust smoke and noxious fumes. By installing smoke vents the risk of smoke inhalation, damage, horizontal fire spread and secondary ignitions is reduced and helps to save lives and protect property.
Howe Green manufacture a range of stainless steel and aluminium floor access covers with optional fire ratings. Depending on the type of cover a 1, 2 or 3-hour fire rating is available. The fire rated floor access covers are ideal for installation in busy public areas such as underground stations and airports where the rapid spread of a fire would have catastrophic consequences.
Find out more
Being able to provide building services professionals with a range of fire rated access solutions for walls, ceilings, roofs and floors places us in a very unique position. If you are going to be visiting London Build or the Big 5 please do come and visit us on our stand and find out more about how we may be able to help improve fire safety on your next project. If you are unable to attend the shows then please give us a call to find out more – 01284 701696.
Fire Safety in the Spotlight
The importance of fire safety within buildings has been very much in the spotlight recently. The annual Fire Door Safety 2018 campaign, running from 24th-30th September, focuses on the importance of ensuring fire doors are properly installed, maintained and regularly inspected so that they are fully functional and fault free.
The campaign presents some revealing statistics. An inspection of 677 doors carried out on 31 sites revealed a total of 2506 faults!
Over 61% had fire or smoke seals either missing, installed incorrectly or not filling perimeter gaps correctly.
More than 34% of fire doors inspected had excessive gaps between the door and its frame (ie. over 3mm).
Over 33% had incorrect signage
Almost 20% had unsuitable hinges
Source: Fire Door Safety Week
Only as strong as the weakest link…
This was also the week that we heard some emotive statements from senior fire officers being questioned at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
"You wouldn't expect fire to spread around the building like it did on the outside. And for it to fail so catastrophically - we'd never expected or anticipated that.”
"We would not expect the internal protection to fail so badly as well.”
“It was the complete failure of the building system that caught me by surprise.”
Worrying words indeed, and, a stark reminder that when it comes to minimising the risk from fire to lives and property the responsibility for fire prevention is far-reaching if failure is to be avoided.
Shared responsibility and liability
Architects, specifiers, building contractors, manufacturers, property owners and landlords all have their part to play in ensuring that the external and internal fabric and building systems will not fail when it comes to preventing a fire from spreading. From designing legible buildings that can be easily evacuated and accessed by emergency services to the use of non-combustible materials in construction to adhering to, and exceeding, specifications and facilitating regular fire assessments – fire safety has to be the primary consideration for every aspect of a building.
A holistic approach - active and passive fire protection systems
Active fire protection systems, such as smoke and heat detectors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and blankets are used to detect a fire, to warn occupants to facilitate a prompt evacuation, to slow down the spread of the fire and to put the fire out.
There is also a requirement for passive fire protection systems that aim to compartmentalise a building into smaller areas, reducing the rate at which smoke and fire can spread. Certified fire doors, walls and floors, intumescent paint, gap filling measures – such as collars, strips and foam and fire/smoke dampeners can help to reduce the amount of damage if a fire does occur. Passive fire protection systems also increase the amount of time available for the occupants of the building to be evacuated safely reducing the risk to life.
Bilco Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEV) – a multi-functional fire safety solution
The Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEV) supplied by Bilco fulfil the roles of smoke extraction, a means to provide controlled ventilation to manage the internal temperature within a building and can also offer a way to access the roof area easily and safely.
NSHEV help to exhaust smoke and noxious fumes from many types of buildings. By drawing smoke, heat and fumes upwards the visibility is increased at lower levels giving occupants increased visibility for evacuation and a decreased risk of smoke inhalation. The enhanced visibility also assists firefighters to locate the source of the fire. Drawing the smoke and heat from the building protects against secondary ignitions and lateral fire spread and reduces damage to the building structure and building contents.
Standalone or fully integrated system
A number of different control systems can be supplied with the Bilco smoke vent depending upon requirements. The control unit for the smoke vent can be standalone or it can be integrated into a fully networked fire alarm or BMS system
Typical applications for Bilco NSHEV include:-
High rise housing
Schools and Universities
Offices and commercial buildings
Manufacturing plants
Hospitals
Care homes
Warehouses and distribution centres
Retail Centres
Aircraft hangers
Auditoria
Concert halls and theatres
Convention centres
Want to find out how you can improve the fire safety of your building?
Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and to find out how Bilco Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEV) could help you to fulfil your fire safety responsibilities. Call 01284 701696.
