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Article - 9 May 2003
In a short articles states that over the last 15 years, radio-based fire detectors and alarms have not had a good reputation for reliability. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
Notes that draft revisions to BS 5839-1, the code of practice against which virtually all fire detection and alarm installations in the UK are designed and installed, were released in 2001....
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Article - 9 May 2003
Describes a recent research programme, FIRESTARR, which investigated the reaction-to-fire performance of products for use in European trains. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
Describes a continuing research project that has identified a new design approach and associated hardware that may significantly reduce the cost of sprinkler installations while improving their...
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Article - 9 May 2003
Points out that for the average fire alarm installer confusion reigns on the subject of voice alarms and voice evacuation systems. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
Reports on a research project in which the Hagerbach tunnel facility in Switzerland was used to study the effects of water mist on the heat, smoke and carbon dioxide produced in a tunnel fire....
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Article - 9 May 2003
Discusses fire safety aspects for Chinese restaurants. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
Discusses the requirements of the US NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code for smoke and fire detector testing and maintenance. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
States a designated refuge floor is a prescribed requirement in the Code of Practice on Means of Escape of Hong Kong. Abstract.
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Article - 9 May 2003
Notes there is a growing number of computer-based models used in support of fire safety engineering design and analysis. Abstract.