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Project Snapshot

• A $55 million renovation project included 5 smoke vents from BILCO, including the first thermally broken smoke vent to be used in a commercial application.

• The theater opened in 1925, and the existing vents relied on manual operation and were vertically positioned. They were closed and left in place.

Smoke Vents

• Smoke vents play an important role in commercial projects as they protect property and support firefighters by allowing the escape of smoke, heat and gases from a burning building.

• The vents activate by the melting of a fusible link and are used in venues such as factories, warehouses, retail facilities and auditoriums.