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Date: Monday, October 6, 2014 8:16:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] October Fume hood design workshop planning
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:53:53 -0400
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Here, in research labs, the fire department wants the hoods left on to clear smoke, etc.  Obviously, in any HVAC system that recirculated some of the air, you would  usually want those systems shutdown.


Ken

On Oct 3, 2014, at 3:37 PM, Eric Clark <erclark**At_Symbol_Here**PH.LACOUNTY.GOV> wrote:

Hello Everybody,

What is the consensus for laboratory fume hoods when the system's connected to the general fire alarm, should the system automatically turn the fume hoods ON or OFF when the general fire alarm sounds?  The priority for people is to get out, and not look around for things to turn ON or OFF - we let the automation handle that part.  We have conflicting opinions between knowledgeable people who have good reasons to go either way on that. 

 

The fume hoods are standard built-in ducted devices that are hepa-filtered at the roof stage.  They're strictly working hoods, only enough solvents and other materials are used inside for doing the task at hand (not used for storage or anything else that might cause unnecessary hazards or obstruct efficient air flow). 

 

Thanks for sharing your opinions. 

 

Eric

 

Eric Clark, MS, CHMM, CCHO

Safety Officer, Public Health Scientist III

Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory

 

 

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