| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for instantaneous response, evacuation and control of a fire in a conventional multi-story building, having substantial side wall portions formed of glass or brick. A suspendable and/or connectable personnel platform is provided with telescoping fire suppressant nozzles adapted for coupling to a fire suppressant supply system constructed in the corners and/or side walls of a building. A computerized control network facilitates fire detection and remote actuation of the system and positioning of the platform at the necessary building level. The platform includes a cage for the protection of the evacuees of the particular floor of the building being serviced. In addition, the platform includes a horizontal supply line which couples to the building fire suppressant supply system for permitting the telescoping nozzles to spray the subject combustion. Each nozzle includes a mechanism for positioning the fire suppressant nozzles within the building by cutting through the glass sides thereof and spraying fire suppressant upon the fire therein. The system is also provided with a smoke and fume ventilation system whereby toxic by-products of the fire may be immediately evacuated from the floor of the building. Similarly, an evacuee signal response system is provided for use in conjunction with the telescoping nozzles for selectively breaking out adjacent glass windows to provide a way for personnel egress to the platform. In this manner, the response time to combat a building fire may be substantially reduced through preprogrammed automation and the problem of personnel evacuation substantially eliminated.
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