The Uncomfortable Question: Who Owns Your System’s Liability?
When a smoke ventilation system is modified, who is actually taking legal responsibility for how everything works together in an emergency? Under the Machinery Regulation 2023, modifying a system means inheriting accountability for its complete performance.
The Misconception in AOV Refurbishments
Thinking CE or UKCA-marked parts equal a compliant AOV refurbishment is one of the biggest misconceptions in asset management today. Under the Machinery Regulation 2023, compliance is governed by how the complete system performs under real-world conditions—not just the individual badges on your hardware.
The Quiet Shift in Smoke Ventilation Compliance
There’s been a quiet shift in the smoke ventilation industry that many building operators haven’t fully clocked yet. Under the Machinery Regulation 2023, replacing a failing actuator or upgrading a control panel is no longer just standard maintenance – if you modify how a system behaves, you are legally creating a new one.