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Developments in fire detection and fire alarm systems

By: Language: English Series: BRE Digest ; DG 512Publication details: Garston BRE 2009Description: 8p. col. ill. 30cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
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Partial contents:
The history of fire detection -- Developments in electronic technology -- Developments in fire detection -- Communicating a fire situation -- Video fire detection systems -- Directional sounders and visual devices -- Alarm transmission systems -- Maximising use of technology and available information -- Approved products and systems -- False alarms -- Firegrid -- Summary -- References
Summary: Examines recent developments in the technologies used in fire detection and fire alarm systems, and discusses prospects for future developments.

The history of fire detection -- Developments in electronic technology -- Developments in fire detection -- Communicating a fire situation -- Video fire detection systems -- Directional sounders and visual devices -- Alarm transmission systems -- Maximising use of technology and available information -- Approved products and systems -- False alarms -- Firegrid -- Summary -- References

Examines recent developments in the technologies used in fire detection and fire alarm systems, and discusses prospects for future developments.