Fireproof lifts in an evacuation strategy
20 Jun 2008 3:27PM
- Author:
- Barry M Scholes
Modern multi-storey buildings, i.e. over 38 floors, have been architecturally designed to incorporate a series of fireproof lifts. These can be arranged in short stages or as an express lift or elevator covering longer distances. The criteria defining a fireproof lift include:
a separate power supply;
internal communication;
a pressurised lift shaft;
smoke detection;
smoke expulsion fans; and
fire wall protection.
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