Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
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Hi everyone,
I'm reviewing a project of concrete and building material production. one of main process steps is curing process. this process achieved in a high humidity area with approximately 99%, and normal temperature degree. my question is: does such of this area need to provided with fire alarm and detection system (smoke or heat detectors)?
thank you,
I'm reviewing a project of concrete and building material production. one of main process steps is curing process. this process achieved in a high humidity area with approximately 99%, and normal temperature degree. my question is: does such of this area need to provided with fire alarm and detection system (smoke or heat detectors)?
thank you,





RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
Is the project in the US?
For the condition you described, neither conventional smoke or heat detection will work because your upper relative humidity exceeds the limits in NFPA 72. You may be able to use linear cable heat detection since it's listing is for about any noncorrosive atmosphere.
As to if the system is required, I don't know without more information.
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
What building or fire code and edition is the building designed to ?
Fire alarm in any other parts or is this a stand alone building?
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
its not in Us. its curing concrete, but I' don't know if it release chemicals or not. there is a fire alarm system in the whole plant except this area.
the total area of curing process is around 5380 sq ft.
is there a need for ventilation or exhaust system in the same area?
thanks.
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
If a stand alone than no
RE: Fire alarm system in Curing area ?
I worked for a company that made precast concrete products in the US. While the plant was sprinklered, the curing room which was attached to the plant, was not. We did have a direct fired steam generator and our employees never experienced illnesses related to O2 deprivation and CO2 poisoning, however, our employees would open the front and rear double doors for about 15 minutes to allow for adequate natural ventilation before entering.