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1. General
1.1 Terminology
Damper – Automatically or manually operated shut-off device placed at the end of a duct, which can be opened or closed in the standby position.
Valve – Shut-off device located inside a duct, normally in the open position.
Door and curtain – Movable device that pivots or moves vertically or sideways, restoring fire-retardant or flame-retardant quality to the wall through which it passes. The direction of fire is generally defined.
Smoke vent and façade opening – Device allowing free communication with the outside at the time of the incident.
Line control – Arrangement for continuously checking that all electrical circuits controlling dampers, flaps, doors, curtains,...
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Standards
- Fire safety systems (SSI) – General provisions (Classification number: S61-931) - NF S61-931 - 04-04
- Fire safety systems (SSI) – Installation rules for fire safety systems (Indice de classement : S61-932) - NF S61-932 - 12-08
- Fire safety systems (SSI) – Fire safety control systems (CMSI) – Design rules (Classification number: S61-934) - NF S61-934 - 03-91
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Regulations
Modified decree no. 92-647 of July 8, 1992 concerning the fitness for use of construction products (DPC and ATE)
Arrêté du 22 novembre 2004 portant approbation de diverses dispositions complétant et modifiant le règlement de sécurité contre les risques d'incendie et de panique dans les établissements recevant du public.
Order of April 4, 2011 amending the order of February...
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