Definition
Aspirating Smoke Detection
Aspirating smoke detection (ASD) is a high-sensitivity fire detection technology that actively draws air through a pipe network to a central detector, identifying smoke at concentrations far below the threshold of conventional point detectors. Also known as VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), ASD is used in data centres, heritage buildings, and clean rooms, and must be designed to BS 5839-1.
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