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Fire Triangle System: Key Components for Effective Fire Control

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Published October 4, 2024
Fire Triangle System: Key Components for Effective Fire Control
Ref: Plant Equipment Specification • ISHRAE / ASHRAE Standards MEP Technical Asset

The fire triangle is a simple way to understand what starts a fire. It shows that a fire needs three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. When these three elements mix correctly, a fire ignites. To stop a fire, you can remove one of these elements. For example, using a fire blanket cuts off the oxygen. However, in large fires, it’s...

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