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Situation / Location
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Suitable
Detector Type
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Comments
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Department Stores
Indoor Markets / Shops |
BOTH
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Consideration must be given
to area
contents eg: bedding, sofa stores may be more susceptible
to smouldering fires, and therefore require Opticals.
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| Dining Areas |
BOTH
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In general, Smoke Detection
should be utilised but consideration should be given to
the proposed use of the room and the possibility of smoke
build up when in use. Rate of Rise Heat Detectors may
be considered in place of Smoke Detectors - take note
of the different spacing requirements. |
| Electrical / Mechanical Rooms |
BOTH
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Both types may be suitable.
Consideration must be given on the contents etc within
the building ie: smouldering fires = Optical, rapid burning
flame fires = Ionisation |
| Factory |
BOTH
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Both types may be suitable.
Consideration must be given on the contents etc within
the building ie: smouldering fires = Optical, rapid burning
flame fires = Ionisation. Care must also be given where
dust or fumes from arc welding etc may be emitted, as
detectors which respond to these factors must be avoided. |
| Hotel Foyer |
BOTH
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Both types are suitable. Consideration
must be given to the contents of the rooms and tobacco
smoke - tobacco smoke may form large particles by the
time it reaches ceiling height which could create a false
alarm where Opticals are used. |
| Library |
BOTH
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Both types may be suitable.
Consideration must be given on the contents etc within
the building ie: smouldering fires = Optical, rapid burning
flame fires = Ionisation |
| Lift Shaft |
OPTICAL
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A Smouldering Fire is more likely
to occur and an air current may exist |
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