Trane Engineered Smoke Control System, Application Manual

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Chapter 1
Smoke control overview
Smoke is one of the major problems created by a fire. Smoke threatens
life and property, both in the immediate location of the fire and in
locations remote from the fire. The objectives of smoke control include:
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Maintain reduced-risk escape route environments
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Diminish smoke migration to other building spaces
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Reduce property loss
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Provide conditions that assist the fire service
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Aid in post-fire smoke removal
Smoke consists of airborne solid and liquid particulates, gases formed
during combustion, and the air supporting the particulates and gases.
Smoke control manages smoke movement to reduce the threat to life and
property. This chapter describes:
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Methods of smoke control
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Applications of smoke control methods
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Smoke detection and system activation
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Design approaches to smoke control
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Design considerations for smoke control