How different kinds of built-in fire prevention equipment work together

Abstract

In increasingly complex buildings planned heat and smoke exhaust is critical to ensure safe escape routes. The cooperation of various types of fire prevention equipment was examined in full-scale tests. Meanwhile, the developments in measurement methods allowed for more detailed investigations. Full-scale tests demonstrated so far that targeted smoke extraction is essential in places both protected and unprotected by sprinklers. However, both functions
should be considered when creating a system. A series of French studies, concluded in 2020, in addition to further reaffirming the current principles in regulation, presented the 10 golden rules of natural smoke extraction.