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Author
Cheng, T. M. | Chang, K. Y. | Shen, T. S.
Title
Prevent and Cure the Discussion of the Countermeasure in Electric Wire Fire of the House.
Coporate
Taoyuan Fire Bureau National Taipei University of Technology Central Police Univ.
Journal
Journal of Applied Fire Science, Vol. 13, No. 2, 163-178, 2004-2005
Keywords
electric wires | home fires | housing | electrical hazards | short circuits | overheating | heat resistance | wires | pipes | leakage | attenuation | temperature | polyvinyl chloride | electrical fires | fire hazards | legislation | decision making
Identifiers
Taiwan; potential hazards in housing wiring; housing fire and electrical factors statistics 1999-2004; overheated wiring and appliance (current overload); heat resistance of rubber insulated wire; PVC pipe wiring's allowed current meter (conductor insulation allowed temperature at 60° C); electric leakage; test instruments and manners; attenuation of ambient temperature and allowed current; overloaded current tests for wires; general breakdown of the test on all wiring; comparison of vintage wires and new wires; test of simulated hazard factors; warning on fires ignited by electrical facilities; electrical fire prevention independent check form