Chapter 1 Fire Geometry And Smoke Movement In Buildings - Kidde VM-1 Manual

Chapter 1
Fire geometry and smoke
movement in buildings
Summary
This chapter introduces the basics of smoke
development and control. Theory of smoke management
and building equipment for smoke control are covered
along with requirements for the installation of an
effective VM-1 smoke control system (SCS).
Content
Introduction to the fire problem 2
Architectural factors in the spread of smoke 2
Smoke management 2
Products of combustion 3
Fire 3
Smoke 3
Smoke movement 3
Principles of smoke control 7
Fire protection approaches 7
Smoke management mechanisms 8
Design factors 8
Types of systems 10
Smoke control systems 11
Dedicated 11
Nondedicated 11
HVAC systems 12
Stairwell pressurization systems 15
Elevator smoke control 16
Zoned smoke control systems 17
Atriums 17
VM-1 Smoke Management Application Guide
Smoke control system components 18
Controls 18
Smoke control system activation and
deactivation 21
Initiating circuits 21
Smoke control output circuits 22
Panel and component operation 25
Additional reading 27
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