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ALARM TIME [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Fire Warning Devices
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alarm time
1, record 1, English, alarm%20time
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time interval between ignition of a fire and activation of an alarm. 1, record 1, English, - alarm%20time
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The time of ignition can be known, e.g. in the case of a fire model or a fire test, or it may be assumed, e.g. it may be based upon an estimate working back from the time of detection. The basis on which the time of ignition is determined is always stated when the alarm time is specified. 1, record 1, English, - alarm%20time
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alarm time: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - alarm%20time
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Alarme-incendie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- délai d'alarme
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9lai%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps compris entre l'allumage d'un incendie et le déclenchement de l'alarme. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9lai%20d%27alarme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'instant d'allumage peut être connu, par exemple dans le cas d'un modèle feu ou d'un essai au feu, ou bien il peut être supposé connu, par exemple, il peut être basé sur une estimation à rebours à partir de l'instant de détection. Les conditions qui permettent de déterminer l'instant d'allumage sont toujours indiquées lorsque le délai d'alarme est spécifié. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9lai%20d%27alarme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
délai d'alarme : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9lai%20d%27alarme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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