DESIGN SOLUTIONS Smoke Protection at the Elevator Hoistway

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Learning Objectives building code requirements enclosed elevator lobby alternatives to lobbies unique code requirements

2012 FEMA: asphyxiation leading cause of death -- exceeds burns 3 -to-1

elevator shafts atria Smoke Protection Requirements openings in walls historical renovations

7 exceptions: 4 exceptions to the exception:

air leakage performance a l t e r n a t e m e

Flagler Station Marriott Courtyard "Using the rolling magnetic gasketing system, instead of an enclosed

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DESIGN SOLUTIONS: Smoke Protection at the Elevator Hoistway

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Learning Objectives building code requirements enclosed elevator lobby alternatives to lobbies unique code requirements for healthcare and jails/prisons

2012 FEMA: asphyxiation leading cause of death -- exceeds burns 3 -to-1

Best Protection? vs. active passive

I International B Building C Code

elevator shafts atria Smoke Protection Requirements openings in walls historical renovations

Smoke & Fire in the Elevator Shaft

Enclosed Elevator Lobby

7 exceptions: 1

7 exceptions: 2

7 exceptions: 3

7 exceptions: 4 exceptions to the exception:

7 exceptions: 5 + smoke

7 exceptions: 6

7 exceptions: 7

Alternative Means & Methods

Smoke containment system

Performance

"resist the passage of smoke" 3/8"

Air Leakage Test

air leakage performance l o b b y

air leakage performance 3

air leakage performance 6

air leakage performance a l t e r n a t e m e t h o d s

life cycle maintenance

cost comparisons

Flagler Station Marriott Courtyard

Flagler Station Marriott Courtyard

Flagler Station Marriott Courtyard "Using the rolling magnetic gasketing system, instead of an enclosed elevator lobby, I was able to dramatically reduce the size of the corridor and redistribute the saved space in ways that made the building more valuable. " Bernardo Sandoval Associate Project Manager, Beame Architectural Partnership

Healthcare and Prisons

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