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Area of Refuge (AoR) |
Area of Refuge (AoR)
Info
[!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 preparation and takeoff.
2. Takeoff
Horizontal
Area: Same as Fire Command Room
FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS/TWO WAY COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLIES/...
- 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
Area: "Typical - Building All Levels"
FIRE ALARM & DAS SYSTEMS/TWO WAY COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLIES/...
- Length: 15ft x per count
- Count: match Horizontal