Detector sensitivity and siting requirements for dwelling
Abstract
A test program was undertaken to investigate the operation of residential smoke detectors under actual field conditions. The main objectives were to determine: (1) minimum sensitivity; (2) best location; and (3) escape time provided by a group of typical detectors. Instrumentation was used to determine theoretical response times of an ideal detector as a base line for evaluation of detector performance. The tests were conducted using smouldering or flaming ignition of sofas, chairs and mattresses in various rooms in two abandoned, single-family houses scheduled for demolition. Work was carried out during winter and summer seasons with central heating and cooling on and off.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975STIN...7623547B
- Keywords:
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- Buildings;
- Fire Prevention;
- Smoke;
- Warning Systems;
- Detectors;
- Fire Fighting;
- Sensitivity;
- Test Equipment;
- Instrumentation and Photography