Literature Review on Enclosure of Elevator Lobbies.
Literature Review on Enclosure of Elevator Lobbies.
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Stroup, D. W.
NISTIR 6973; 25 p. March 2003.
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Keywords:
elevators (lifts); literature review; building codes;
building fires; fire fighting; smoke movement; smoke
transport
Abstract:
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 conducting the
literature review, a number of computerized library
databases were examined, including some operated by the
Federal government, academic institutions, and private
industry. Some of the key words used in the various
searches included: elevator, fire, smoke movement, smoke
migration, lobby, fire fighting, emergency egress, and
shaft. The results of the survey are organized into the
following categories: smoke movement, occupant usage,
fire fighter usage, and analysis software. Finally,
recommendations for areas requiring additional research
are provided.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899