Mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems General provisions

Department for Communities and Local Government, (2019) Mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems General provisions. In: Approved Document B: Fire Safety - Volume 1: Dwellings. 2019 ed. Section 9: Protection of openings and fire-stopping, 1 (9.8). RIBA Publishing Publication, London, p. 71. ISBN 9781859469156

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Abstract

A fire and smoke damper should be provided where ductwork enters or leaves each section of the protected escape route it serves. It should be operated by a smoke detector or suitable fire detection system. Fire and smoke dampers should close when smoke is detected. Alternatively, the methods set out in paragraphs 9.16 and 9.17 and Diagrams 9.3 and 9.4 may be followed.

Item Type: Book Section
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Uncontrolled Keywords: fire and smoke damper, fire damper, fire protection, should, escape route, final exit
Subjects: Section 09: Protection of openings and fire‑stopping
B3: Internal fire spread (structure)
Building standards
Depositing User: admin
Date Deposited: 02 Aug 2020 06:09
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2022 21:03
URI: https://buildvoc.co.uk/id/eprint/1177

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