Progress Report on Fire Suppression Research in the U.S.
Progress Report on Fire Suppression Research in the U.S.
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Gann, R. G.
NISTIR 6030; June 1997.
U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural
Resources (UJNR). Fire Research and Safety. 13th Joint
Panel Meeting. Volume 2. March 13-20, 1996,
Gaithersburg, MD, Beall, K. A., Editor(s), 111-113 pp,
1997.
Available from:
National Technical Information Service
Order number: PB97-184204
Keywords:
fire safety; fire research; fire suppression; halons;
halon alternatives; sprinklers
Abstract:
Dramatic changes in the field of fire suppression have
taken place in the 3 1/2 years since the 12th meeting of
the UJNR Panel on Fire Research and Safety. Research on
and qualification of alternatives to halon 1301 are in
process. The use of sprinkler systems in the United
States has proliferated.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899