- Author
- 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
- fire suppression | fire detection | fire research | fire safety | fire alarm systems | fire protection engineering | students | smoke detectors | sensitivity | ducts | signals | appliances | effectiveness | 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