Smoke Control Systems in New York City Buildings - 0 views
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newyorkengineer on 08 Mar 18When there is fire in a building, our instinctive reaction is to escape. However, the general public is less aware of the risks associated with smoke. First of all, smoke limits visibility, making it difficult to escape from a building in flames and also hindering rescue efforts by the NYC Fire Department. Many people are also unaware that smoke can kill just like fire, due to the toxic substances it contains; carbon monoxide is of special concern, since it can cause unconsciousness within seconds and death within minutes when highly concentrated.