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Protection of evacuation routes using a
pressurisation systems to EN 12101-6
Pressurisation of evacuation routes
Goal: set a pressure differential so that the pressure in the escape route is
higher than the pressure in the fire affected space.
Goals for a pressurisation system
a) Means of escape:To maintain safe conditions in the protected areas
during evacuation.
b) Fire fighting:To allow the fire brigade to access the building in safe
conditions to locate victims and to locate the fire.
c) Protection of goods.It is important to avoid smoke getting into areas
where vunerable goods or equipment or goods is located.
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