English
Assessment of fire protection systems in proscenium theaters
Jaewook Kwon - ARUP ITALIA
(in lingua inglese)
It was observed that opening of the stage roof vents by means of rate-of-rise heat detectors precede the activation of sprinkler, while sprinkler activation precedes roof vent activation by fusible link due to its mass of thermal element. While the activation of sprinklers seem less critical compared to the effective operation of the roof vents and fire safety curtain for the maintenance of a tenable environment within the auditorium, sprinklers are key to limiting the ultimate magnitude of the fire, protecting the integrity of the structure, and limiting property damage and losses.
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Fonte: Articolo Case Studies in Fire Safety, 2014
Settori: Safety
Parole chiave: Safety
