- Author
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Waterman, T. E.
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Mniszewski, K. R.
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Harpe, S. W.
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Christian, W. J.
- Title
- Analysis of Fire Detectors Test Methods/Performance. Final Report.
- Coporate
- IIT Research Institute, Chicago, IL
- Sponsor
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC
- Report
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IITRI-J6391J03; Task 3 Report,
December 1978,
422 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- NSF-C-76-19255
- Keywords
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fire detectors
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test methods
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fire detection systems
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fire tests
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residential buildings
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fire safety
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fire protection
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warning systems
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fire hazards
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smoke
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building fires
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room fires
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smoke detectors
- Abstract
- This comprehensive report describes the development of existing detector testing and offers limited guidance on installation criteria related to test results. Broad ranges of performance were established and compared reflecting the potential for application of each fire detection unit in a variety of environments. The tests were done in four spaces of different configurations. The testing was done to determine the detectors' effectiveness in terms of life safety. Analysis of the relationship between life safety and property protection clearly indicates that building volume plays a strong role in the life safety aspects of fires. It was found that the criteria for determining detector effectiveness in terms of life safety differ from those directed to determining effectiveness in terms of property protection, the testing of detectors for life safety must also differ. Tests were conducted with flaming and smoldering fires and results have indicated maximum distances or detector placement for all fires in corridors and in large area rooms.