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Because closing doors can slow down the smoke and fire, giving occupants more time to react to a smoke alarm or other fire alarm. If doors are open, the hot smoke and gases can spread by convection and radiation faster than by conduction of heat through the door or wall.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 16y agoIn Some Cases yes, but in others no. It really depends on your situation. Closing the door may prevent the fire from spreading into your "area" sooner, than it would if it were open.
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Do fire doors in hotels close when a wall alarm is broken?
There are many different kinds of fire doors and not all of them are tied to the alarm system. Some fire doors will only close when there is enough heat to sever a fusible link. However, as a general rule, automatically closing fire doors that are latched open with electrical controls would release the latch and close the relevant fire doors upon triggering of the fire alarm by any initiating device.
What are the safety precautions in using a fire extinguisher?
the main precaution is to handle fuel with care,if it is a liquid then keep in close container
Do you close windows and doors and turn out lights during a school fire drill?
yes
Should fire doors be closed at all times?
This is largely dependant on the security and convenience needs of the building. By code, Fire doors are to be equipped with automatic closers, and if mag-locks are installed to hold them open, they are to release upon activation of the fire alarm system to allow the doors to close properly. Some fire doors are equipped with fusible-links which break when subjected to a certain temperature, and therefore allow the fire door to automatically close, with the desired effect being containing the fire. Fire doors may remain open as necessary in non-fire situations, but must be unobstructed and maintained in working order at ALL times.
How does fire doors operate?
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What happens to automatic doors when a fire alarm is activated?
Automatic door systems and the fire alarm systems are linked together. Automatic doors are held open by strong magnetic type devices, that are activated(turned on) during normal activity. When the alarm is activated, the devices are shut off and the doors close. These doors are programmed to close in an effort to keep smoke and flames from spreading too far(these doors are usually strongly fire resistant.) Once the alarm is shut off/reset, the devices will be activated again and will remain open once somebody opens the doors back up. Another type of "automatic door" is a fire door that slams shut (springs, counterbalances, gravity, etc) when the heat-sensitive link melts, or when a fire alarm is activated. These heavy doors are NOT intended to be opened during a fire for means of escape, so there must be other doors accessible for people to escape the area safely.
Come on baby light my fire 1960s?
the doors also, its "light MY fire"
Safety precaution in using fuel?
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Why is magnet used on wardrobe and fridge doors?
they can close easily and they shut off the electricity when a fire alarm goes off magnets don't work any more and the they can be turned on and off.
How do fire doors stop fire from spreading?
fire doors will prevent fire from speeding for only a certain amount of time, they are rated for different times. basically the create a wall that will stop the fire.
Where should fire doors be positioned?
you use fire doors for when there is fire . fire door is for stop a smoke and fire for a few minuts for get people out and firer man to come and stop fire by water for stop fire not become bigger.
Where might you find fire doors?
fire doors are normally found in a public building between certain sections of the building
