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area-of-refuge-takeoff.md

@@ -7,42 +7,18 @@ aliases:
 tags:
   - destiny/permanent
   - status/draft
-  - occupational/systems/standalone-systems
+  - occupational/takeoff/standalone-systems
   - type/guide
+  - authorship/original
 title: Area of Refuge (AoR)
 ---
 # Area of Refuge (AoR)
 
-## Info
+> [!info]
+> See [[emergency-communications-systems]] for information
+> about Two-Way and AoR communication systems.
 
-> [!info] Also Known As
-> * Area of Rescue
-> * 2-Way Communication
-
-### 2-Way vs. AoR
-
-Area of Refuge is defined in NFPA 101 _Life Safety Code_.
-
-In NFPA 101 "two-way communication system" is used as generic term,
-to be installed in accordance with the governing code NFPA 72.
-
-NFPA 72 _Fire Alarm and Signaling Code_, Chapter 24 _Emergency Communications Systems (ECS)_
-
-24.8 Two-Way, In-Building Wired Emergency Services Communications Systems
-
-24.10 Area of Refuge (Area of Rescue Assistance) Emergency Communications Systems,
-Stairway Communications Systems, Elevator Landing Communications Systems,
-and Occupant Evacuation Elevator Lobby Communications Systems.
-
-## Sequence
-
-### 1. Preparation
-
-Complete [[fire-alarm-takeoff]] preparation and takeoff.
-
-### 2. Takeoff
-
-##### Horizontal
+## Horizontal
 
 > Area: Same as Fire Command Room
 
@@ -51,17 +27,16 @@ Complete [[fire-alarm-takeoff]] preparation and takeoff.
 * Length: Per drawings if shown, otherwise use longer of
     * FCR to elevator lobbies
     * FCR to stairwells
+
 * Count: Number of boxes run to. Per drawings if shown, otherwise use the greater of:
     * Count of elevators
     * Count of stairwells
 
-##### Vertical
+## Vertical
 
 > Area: "Typical - Building All Levels"
 
 `FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS`/`TWO WAY COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLIES`/`...`
 
-* Length: 15ft x per count
+* Length: 15ft x count
 * Count: match Horizontal
-
-### 3. Review