Author Topic: ADB Vol 1 fire detection  (Read 3807 times)

Offline xan

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ADB Vol 1 fire detection
« on: November 20, 2008, 05:21:57 PM »
For large dwelling houses, of 2 storeys,it recommends a grade B LD3 system. A grade 'B' system is decribed as one that comprises of fire detectors 'other than smoke and heat alarms'.Why is this?I don't understand why it is recommending a system that does not have smoke/ heat detectors, when other sizes of dwellings(bigger and smaller) have smoke/heat detectors.
Is it a misprint,or can someone please explain.

Graeme

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Re: ADB Vol 1 fire detection
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 05:59:17 PM »
because smoke and heat alarms are not the same as smoke and heat detectors.

« Last Edit: November 20, 2008, 07:21:57 PM by Graeme »

Offline xan

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Re: ADB Vol 1 fire detection
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2008, 06:48:23 PM »
because smoke and heat alarms are the same as smoke and heat detectors.



  ??? if you meant to say that they are not the same,it would now make sense! i.e. a smoke or heat 'detector' does not have an alarm(sounder) fitted in it,a smoke/heat alarm does.
If not please explain a bit more.

Graeme

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Re: ADB Vol 1 fire detection
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2008, 07:22:15 PM »
sorry edited for typo

Offline xan

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Re: ADB Vol 1 fire detection
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2008, 07:31:43 PM »
Many thanks!It has fallen into place now :)
i knew it would be obvious,just had a long hard day!
« Last Edit: November 23, 2008, 05:53:10 PM by xan »