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NEMA Releases Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems

Provides an understanding of the purpose and general operational requirements for smoke control systems

June 26, 2015

ROSSLYN, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SB 20-2015, Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems.

This is a new standard that was developed by the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Communications Section to provide an understanding of the purpose and general operational requirements for smoke control systems and to allow users to identify appropriate test methods. It covers activation, operation, and testing requirements for smoke control systems in all types of buildings.

NEMA SB 20-2015 may be downloaded at no charge or purchased in hard copy for $27 on the NEMA website.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers, and is at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security.

For more information, visit www.nema.org.

Publication date: 6/22/2015

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