Table 1 The fire growth factor.
From: Research on escalators used as evacuation stairs under fire scenarios
Fire category | Typical combustible materials | Fire growth coefficient (kW/s2) |
|---|---|---|
Slow fire | Hardwood furniture | 0.00278 |
Medium-speed fire | Cotton, polyester cushions | 0.011 |
Fast fire | Filled mail bags, wooden shelf pallets, foam | 0.044 |
Ultra fast fire | Pool fires, fast-burning decorative furniture, light curtains | 0.178 |
