Atria Smoke Exhaust: 3 Approaches to Replacement Air Delivery

Smoke exhaust requirements for atria, as mandated in recent building codes can include exceptionally high exhaust rates. Previous guidelines for atrium smoke exhaust system volume (often given as 6 air changes per hour) are inadequate3 in many cases as shown by sophisticated computer models and actual fire experience.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 46, No. 6, June 2004



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