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Development and control of a residential fire WITH a sprinkler system
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Development and control of a residential fire WITHOUT a sprinkler system
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1 Minute
After flame ignition the smoke alarm operates
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1 Minute
After flame ignition the smoke alarm operates
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After 2.5 minutes
The sprinkler operates discharging 40-80 litres of water per minute
After 5 minutes
The fire service is called
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After 2.5 minutes
The fire is doubling in size every 30 seconds
After 5 minutes
The fire services is called. The fire reaches flashover and windows break
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After 7 minutes
The flames are extinguished and smoke is clearing
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After 7 minutes
The flames are spreading within the house
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After 12 minutes
The fire service has arrived and turned off the sprinkler
After 15 minutes
The house can be aired and cleaning started
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After 12 minutes
The fire service has arrived and two hoses are discharging 1440 litres of water per minute
After 30 minutes
The fire is subdued but dampening down continues
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