Overview
Smoke control in elevator lobbies is an area that is continuously being evaluated. This course covers a literature survey was conducted to explore the need and appropriate systems for protecting elevator lobbies from smoke migration. The focus is on smoke spread through elevator shafts and lobbies, building occupant and fire fighter use of elevators during fire emergencies, and computer software for evaluating elevator performance during fires.
In this course the student will learn some of the results of various studies and surveys that have been conducted in the building industry on dealing with smoke control in elevator lobbies.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the “Literature Review on Enclosure of Elevator Lobbies” – NISTIR 6973, March 2003.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Smoke Movement Studies
- Tests Conducted Without Sprinkler Protection
- Tests Conducted With Sprinkler Protection
- Elevator Usage
- Means of Occupant Evacuation
- Means of Fire Fighter Transportation
- Elevator Use and Protection
- Analysis Software
Course
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Literature Review on Enclosure of Elevator Lobbies
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