BS ISO TR 13387-7 : 1999

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
      4.1 Symbols
      4.2 Abbreviated terms
5 Subsystem 4 of the total design system
      5.1 General discussion
      5.2 Explanation and illustrations
      5.3 Information flow
6 Subsystem evaluations
      6.1 Detection time
      6.2 Activation time
      6.3 Performance of suppression systems
7 Engineering methods
      7.1 General applications to subsystem 4
      7.2 Estimation formulae
      7.3 Computer models
      7.4 Experimental methods
      7.5 Reliability analysis
Annex A (informative) Physical mechanisms of suppression by
                      water sprays
Annex B (informative) Calculation of response time for fixed
                      temperature detectors
Annex C (informative) Extinguishment by chemical and powder
                      aerosols
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Intended to provide guidance to regulators, designers and fire- safety professionals on the fundamental engineering methods that should be included in design guides and reference manuals to predict: a) the effectiveness of activated automatic suppression systems in limiting the potential consequences of a fire, based on key system characteristics; b) times to detect fire events, based on the design-fire environment and properties and/or location of automatic detection devices; c) times to activate automatic alarm systems and automatic systems designed to control fire growth or to control the effects of fire, based on system design parameters.