Fire Exposure Protection.
Fire Exposure Protection.
(2287 K)
Josler, W. J.
NISTIR 6191; Chapter 3; July 1998.
Available from:
National Technical Information Service
Order number: PB98-146293
Keywords:
exposure; experiments; water; instruments; moisture
content; wood; flow rate; expansion; ignition
Abstract:
Controlling the fire is second in priority only to
search and rescue for fire departments first arriving on
the scene. Exposure protection is an important
defensive tactic used to limit fires to the property of
origin. The main objective is preventing a large-loss
fire in the community. To provide exposure protection,
fire department personnel may apply water, solution, or
foam to the exterior of buildings at risk of becoming
involved through radiation. Regardless of the agent
being applied however, its effectiveness depends upon
two characteristics. The first is its ability to stay
on, or in, the material to which it is applied, and the
second is how long it prevents or delays ignition.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899