HVAC Systems Encyclopedia

A comprehensive encyclopedia of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems

Refuge Areas

Sections

Smoke-Free Areas: Design & Pressurization Standards

Technical guide to smoke-free zone design including pressurization calculations, sealing requirements, NFPA 92 compliance, and testing protocols for egress protection systems.

Refuge Areas and Safe Havens

Pressurization requirements, air supply systems, elevator lobbies as refuge areas, and life safety design for protected spaces in tall buildings.