Chapter 2
Pre-installation considerations
This chapter provides considerations that must be given prior to installing an engineered smoke control system. The
•Zone operating modes
•Associated equipment
•Equipment supervision
•System testing
•Alarm response
•Automatic smoke control matrix
•Response times
Note:
In this chapter, the application of the smoke control system as a zoned system is for general practice and conforms to national codes and publications. In all cases, the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) has the authority to modify requirements.
IMPORTANT
The local AHJ must approve the proposed system before installation begins.
Zone operating modes
Zone operating modes are a
11.8provides general high rise building requirements. Chapter
Understanding the smoke control system operating modes enables the effective layout of system controls. One of four operating modes governs each zone: normal, alarm, adjacent, or unaffected.
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