- Author
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Bukowski, R. W.
- Title
- Fire Alarm and Communication Systems.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NBS TN 964
April 1978
49 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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fire alarm systems
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fire detectors
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standards
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fire detection
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sprinkler systems
- Abstract
- The operation and use of all current types of fire alarm and communication systems are discussed. This includes the differences between and operating features of local, auxiliary, remote station, proprietary, and central station systems, high-rise communication systems and residential fire detection devices. A discussion of commonly used fire detectors is given including operation, installation and application considerations. Indicating devices, sprinkler supervisory devices, maintenance, reliability and code/standard compliance also are covered.