Chimney Effect
The vertical airflow within buildings caused by the temperature-created density differences between the building interior and exterior or between two interior spaces. Also known as the stack effect.
Committee
Fire & Explosion Investigation
Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
NFPA 921:2018 Standard for Smoke Control Systems. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 2018.
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