Need and Availability of Test Methods for Measuring the Smoke Leakage Characteristics of Door Assemblies

摘要

This paper identifies and places into perspective relevant information that would assist in focusing future research and development on test methods to measure the smoke leakage characteristics of door assemblies. The concept of smoke compartmentation is introduced and developed. The importance of cross-door pressure differential in establishing the performance of door assemblies in fire generated environments is discussed. Door assembly performance is then related to life safety, in general, and to the design of compartments of safe refuge, in particular. All of the discussion suggests a listing of required door assembly test methods, and, finally, leads to a review of the availability and development status of existing and potential future test method candidates.