Guide to the most effective locations for smoke detectors in residential buildings.

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Halliwell R E, Sultan M A
residential building, smoke movement
Year:
1986
Bibliographic info:
Canada, National Research Council, Institute for Research in Construction, Building Practice Note BPN 62, June 1986

A simple procedure to determine the best locations for the installation of smoke detectors in residential buildings is presented. Consideration is given to both detection of fires and audibility of the alarm.

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