One of the most effective methods of protecting occupants and buildings from fires is detecting it at the earliest stages and traditionally, we've utilized smoke detectors to do just that. However, with advancements in video image detection (VID), could be considered an alternative.
In the recent issue of FPEeXTRA, Josh Dinaburg, PE elaborates on how we can utilize VID to detect fires at even earlier stages compared to smoke detectors and how they can be utilized in the most challenging and high-hazard environments.
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