10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMOKEPROOF»
Discover the use of
smokeproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
smokeproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The materials of construction and the fire ratings of the enclosing walls, ceilings,
etc., are also specified, usually of one-hour rating. In structures that are 75 feet
high or greater, at least one of the required exits must be a smokeproof tower, ...
Paul D. Spreiregen, Beatriz De Paz,
2005
2
The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for ...
The model building codes require exit stair enclosures in tall buildings to be
designed as smokeproof enclosures to provide a higher level of protection to
occupants exiting from such buildings during a fire emergency. In the
International ...
Edward Allen, Joseph Iano,
2012
3
Evaluation of
Smokeproof Stair Towers and Smoke Detector ...
A study was made by the National Bureau of Standards to evaluate the effectiveness of a smokeproof stairwell tower installed in a highrise apartment building.
Francis Fung, Richard H. Zile,
2013
4
Building Systems for Interior Designers
Perhaps thegreatest dangertobuilding occupants in a fireisnot flamebut smoke.
When anexit stairwayis enclosed by walls of firerated construction and is
accessible bya vestibule or open exterior balcony, the stairway isa smokeproof
enclosure.
5
Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies
J. I. -4 smokeproof stairway is an enclosed stairway that requires people fleeing a
fire to first pass through an open-air balcony, through an interior vestibule
containing a smoke-vent shaft, or through an interior vestibule containing a vent
shaft ...
6
Arhitectural Practice & Construction Management
3) Stairs, enclosure walls, vestibules, balconies and other components of
smokeproof towers shall be of noncombustible materials, and all other
requirements hereinbefore specified for inside stairs shall apply to stairs in
smokeproof towers.
George Salinda Salvan,
2005
7
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings
(813 mm) is required. Exits can take a variety of forms. Vertical exits (Figs. 24.3
and 24.4) include smokeproof towers, exterior and interior stairs and ramps, and
escalators that meet specific requirements. Vertical exits do not include elevators;
...
Walter T. Grondzik, Alison G. Kwok, Ben Stein,
2011
8
Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice
Enclosure. Smokeproof enclosures are stair enclosures designed to limit the
spread ofthe products ofcombustion from a fire. Smokeproof enclosures provide
the highest protected type of stair enclosure recommended by the Life Safety
Code.
9
Fire Inspector: Principles and Practice
Enclosure. Smokeproof enclosures are stair enclosures designed to limit the
spread ofthe products ofcombustion from a fire. Smokeproof enclosures provide
the highest protected type of stair enclosure recommended by the Life Safety
Code.
10
Cracking the Codes: An Architect's Guide to Building Regulations
Four variations of smokeproof enclosures conforming to code criteria. Plan A
utilizes an open air vestibule. Plan B shows entrance to the smokeproof
enclosure by way of an outside balcony. Plan C could provide a stair enclosure
entrance ...
9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMOKEPROOF»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
smokeproof is used in the context of the following news items.
Kentex's many violations caused biggest factory fire casualty – NGOs
“On every floor, except the ground floor, one of the exits shall lead to an inside stairway or a smokeproof tower, while the other exits shall lead to inside stairways ... «The Manila Times, May 15»
Engineering considerations of NFPA 101
While NFPA 101 addresses smokeproof enclosures and one type of smokeproof enclosure is a pressurized stair, the code rarely requires smokeproof ... «Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Aug 14»
Europeans Fault American Safety Effort in Bangladesh
“There's no way for workers at a factory to tell what specific hazards they face, whether it's a lack of smokeproof enclosed staircases or something else.”. «New York Times, Nov 13»
Piper Alpha disaster 25 years on
While it may have been the furthest point from the fire, it was not smokeproof. For those who chose to stay, the decision proved fatal, and many workers were ... «The Journal, Jul 13»
Retailers Are Pressed on Safety at Factories
For example, many garment factories in Bangladesh lack basic means for workers to flee in case of fire — specifically fire escapes and smokeproof enclosed ... «New York Times, May 13»
Lewden Palazzoli shows its metal at Railtex '13
The TUNNEL54 series consists of flameproof, smokeproof and rodentproof devices in aluminium alloy or AISI 316L stainless steel. They are built to ensure ... «HazardEx, Apr 13»
When real men go in for the grill
Starting at $40,000, the various designs made by the US-based company Southern Yankee feature a full kitchen, four stereo speakers and a smokeproof metal ... «Financial Times, Jun 12»
Emergency power for fire, life safety systems
... center equipment and lighting, elevators, mechanical equipment for smokeproof enclosures, and mechanical equipment serving the smoke control systems. «Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Sep 11»
Piper Alpha survivor recalls sea disaster
While it may have been the furthest point from the fire, it was not smokeproof. For those who chose to stay, the decision proved fatal, and many personnel were ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 08»