Chapter 2

Pre-installation considerations

This chapter provides considerations that must be given prior to installing an engineered smoke control system. The pre-installation considerations are:

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 pre-installation consideration. The design of a building smoke control system is the responsibility of the building architects and engineers. In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA 101 (NFPA 2003, Life Safety Code), chapter

11.8provides general high rise building requirements. Chapter 12–42 provides high-rise building requirements based on type of occupancy. Both chapters may apply to a specific building.

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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Trane Engineered Smoke Control System for Tracer Summit manual Pre-installation considerations, Zone operating modes

BAS-APG001-EN, Engineered Smoke Control System for Tracer Summit specifications

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