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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING TEAM
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Issue No. 310 ISSN 1554-074X http://www.etnews.org 10-14-2007
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- News
- ET News Journal
- Job Opportunities
- Seminar Schedule
- Comments & Acknowledgements
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NEWS
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Be A Home Escape Planning Star!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEds9FSepVI
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High Rate of Failure with Smoke Detectors Older Than 10 Years
KNDO/KNDU - Yakima,WA,USA
How old is your smoke detector? If you got it over 10 years ago it is
time for a new one, that is according to the National Fire Protection
Association. ...
http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=7192161&nav=menu484_2_8
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Cleanroom Fire Prevention
Controlled Environments Magazine - Amherst,NH,USA
By the time a cleanroom fire propagated and triggered a sprinkler or
special fire protection system, millions of dollars in property damage
could already ...
http://www.cemag.us/articles.asp?pid=517
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Indiana's new smoke alarm policy affects millions of Hoosiers
WTHR - Indianapolis,IN,USA
Following WTHR's "Deadly Delay" investigation, the fire marshal
created a smoke detector task force consisting of dozens of fire
officials from around the ...
http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=7168767&nav=1VGl
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This week I'll see you in Anchorage.
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_AdvFA_Anchorage_Oct2007.pdf
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Mike
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ET NEWS JOURNAL
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What were the results of UL's Smoke Characterization Study?
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Underwriters Laboratories' Smoke Characterization Project results were
released, in partnership with and published by the Fire Protection
Research Foundation, in a 2007 report.
The Project's findings complemented the results of a 2004 study by the
National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST). Both studies
indicate that, though the smoke alarms evaluated to the requirements
in UL Standard 217 work, the burning characteristics of modern
synthetic materials may cause a substantial reduction in the time
available for safe egress.
The research study highlights the ways in which the two technologies
used in modern smoke alarms, photoelectric and ionization, react
differently to flaming and non-flaming (smoldering) fires of materials
such as polyurethane foams used in upholstered furniture and
mattresses.
Due to the different resulting smoke particle sizes, along with other
factors, the ionization detection shows a more rapid reaction to
flaming fire scenarios, while photoelectric detection shows a faster
reaction to non-flaming fires.
As a result of these and other findings, it is UL's opinion that
providing both types of smoke detection technologies in a dwelling
unit will maximize responsiveness to a broad range of likely fire
types. This can be done with multiple single-technology smoke alarms
or with dual-technology units, which are currently listed to UL 217
requirements.
Based on the results of the Smoke Characterization Project, the
following items have been identified for further consideration:
1. The addition of other test materials such as polyurethane foam in
the flaming and non-flaming combustion modes to UL 217.
2. Whether a smoke alarm, once triggered, should remain activated
until manually deactivated.
3. Requiring the use of combination ionization and photoelectric
alarms for residential use in order to maximize responsiveness to a
broad range of fire types.
4. The characterization of materials described in UL 217 using cone
calorimeter, smoke particle spectrometer and analytical testing.
A copy of the entire Smoke Characterization Project Technical Report
is available for download from the Foundation's website www.nfpa.org,
in the Research & Reports section.
Source: http://www.ul.com/fsa/issues/FSA_07_Issue3.pdf
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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JOB OPPORTUNITY and SEEKING EMPLOYMENT announcements are provided as a
service. ET News provides a venue for direct contact between job
seekers and employers. ET News is not a placement agency and does not
endorse either job seekers or employers.
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
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Contact me to find out how your group can sponsor a seminar.
mailto:mikebaker@afaa.org
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October 16-18, 2007 Anchorage, AK
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Advanced Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET III & IV)
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_AdvFA_Anchorage_Oct2007.pdf
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October 23-26, 2007 Laurel, MD
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm Plan Review Seminar
Intermediate Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET I & II)
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_PR_IntFA_Maryland_Oct2007.pdf
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October 30-31 & November 1-2, 2007 Rolling Meadows, IL
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements
Advanced Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET III & IV)
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_IBC_AdvFA_RollingMeadows_Oct2007.pdf
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November 6-8, 2007 Los Angeles, CA
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Advanced Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET III & IV)
http://www.afaa.org/PDF/TI_AdvFA_LosAngeles_Nov2007.pdf
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November 13-14, 2007 Asheville, NC
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Basic Fire Alarm Seminar
Sponsored seminar (closed)
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November 27-29, 2007 Kent, WA
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm Plan Review Seminar
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements
http://www.afaa.org/PDF/TI_PR_IBC_Seattle_Nov2007.pdf
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December 4-6, 2007 Los Angeles, CA
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Fire Alarm Plan Review Seminar
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements
Understanding NFPA 101 Fire Alarm Requirements
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/PR_IBC_101_LosAngeles_Dec2007.pdf
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December 11-13, 2007 Las Vegas, NV
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Alarm Plan Review Seminar
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements
http://www.afaa.org/PDF/TI_IntFA_LasVegas_Dec2007.pdf
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