Developments in fire detection and fire alarm systems

Digest 512

BRE, 2009
Developments in fire detection and fire alarm systems Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Digest

Abstract

Reviews technologies and state-of-the-art products that have emerged, underlines the importance of using approved products and systems to ensure that they operate reliably and do not generate false alarms, and takes a brief look into their future.

Author

Chagger, R.

ISBN

9781848060982

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Fire detection equipment

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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