Marilynn:
At the library where I am a graduate research assistant, the room containing
the rare books (Audubons, etc.) has a fire suppression system that, in case
of fire, would suck all the oxygen out of the room and leave the books and
paintings unharmed.  However, this is just one room.  I don't know how it
would work in a house and would have to ask my superiors about the details
and costs, but it's a thought.

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From: "Marilynn Havelka" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: fire suppression systems


> I am overseeing the restoration of a thirty-one room  Greek Classical
> stone mansion in a rural setting. The interior is "unrestored" and not
> disturbed which makes it unique.  I am contemplating whether to install
> a fire suppression system We do have smoke detectors and have had good
> response from the local fire department (for false alarms) . Having had
> experience with the installation of these systems I found them very
> invasive as far as altering or loosing original building materials goes.
> When I looked at the causes of fires - vandalism, faulty wiring and
> lightning - we have not had problems with the first,  we are installing
> lightning rods and would rather spend funds on wiring (last updated in
> 1940's.  ) I realize the building itself is an artifact etc. but would
> like other thoughts on the issue or direction of articles that might be
> useful (or has anyone had fires, what was the damage etc) . Thanks in
> advance!!!
>
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