Greetings all:

There are quite a few resources out there concerning fire detection and
protection systems.  I recommend reviewing anything written by Nick Artim of
the Fire Safety Network.  Here are a couple of references:

AN INTRODUCTION TO FIRE DETECTION, ALARM, AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS,
Technical Leaflet, Emergency Planning, Section 3, leaflet 2, Northeast
Document Conservation Center (http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/tleaf32.htm).

"Cultural Heritage Fire Suppression Systems: Alternatives to Halon
1301." WAAC Newsletter, Volume 15, Number 2 (May 1993): 34-36. ...
www.museum-security.org/03/004.html.

There is also:

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 909: Code for the Protection of
Cultural Resources Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship

NFPA 914: Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures

Wendy Claire Jessup
Conservator
Wendy Jessup and Associates Inc.
Care of Cultural Property
933 North Kenmore Street, Suite 323
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-2801
FAX: (703) 522-2802
 

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