- Author
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Kirby, R. H.
- Title
- Research Topics in the Field of Fire Detection and Alarm for Fire Protection Engineering Students.
- Coporate
- Simplex Time Recorder Co., Gardner, MA
- Book or Conf
- Fire Suppression and Detection Research Application Symposium. Research and Practice: Bridging the Gap. Proceedings. National Fire Protection Research Foundation. February 12-14, 1997,
Orlando, FL,
264-269 p.,
1997
- Keywords
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fire suppression
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fire detection
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fire research
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fire safety
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fire alarm systems
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fire protection engineering
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students
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smoke detectors
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sensitivity
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ducts
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signals
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appliances
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effectiveness
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ergonomics
- Identifiers
- nuisance alarms from smoke detectors; why is there public apathy for fire alarm signals; sensitivity testing of smoke detectors; non traditional fire signatures; survivability of metal devices and appliances; three pulse temporal code visible signal; very bright visible notification appliances; high air velocity environments; Class A vs. Class B wiring; ceiling mounted visible notification appliances; wall mounted appliances; NICET certification; measuring visible notification equivalency; mentoring