Fire in Store

Synopsis

Following a major fire in the Manchester Woolworth’s store in 1979, the Fire Research Station carried out various experiments with sprinkler systems to try to find an efficient way of controlling furniture fires. This film is a record of the experiments using instruments to measure temperatures, visibility and concentrations of smoke and toxic gases, and different number variations of sprinklers.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1980

Subjects

Health & safety

Keywords

fire investigation; retail businesses

Credits

Director

David Hayward

Writer

Stan Ames

Cast

John Braban

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£37.60

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

15 minutes

Year

2005

Production Company

Name

Building Research Establishment Film Unit

Notes

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Sponsor

Name

Building Research Establishment

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