Fire alarm system is designed to detect the presence of fire. Fire alarm systems have detectors that detect the onset of the fire and this makes early intervention possible. Fire alarm Systems installed include smoke and heat detectors, installed in such a way that, when there is detection by any detector, the panel goes into alarm and activates all the outputs that had been programmed to function as such.
Fire alarm systems in industrial buildings, plants, manufacturing facilities, stores, condominiums, residences, shopping malls etc. are becoming mandatory. The regulation stipulates that the buildings mentioned below must be equipped with fire alarm systems
1. High risk buildings
2. Medium risk buildings with an area over 1000 m2
3. All high-rise buildings except residential buildings
4. Residential buildings with a height over 51,50 m
5. Hotels, motels, dormitories, guest accommodation facilities, hospitals, old people houses, pensions etc.
Fire alarm systems for homes and businesses can be designed and interfaced with other security detectors and automation systems. Fire alarm systems can also be used to notify people to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergency, to summon emergency services, and to prepare the structure and associated systems to control the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire alarm systems are designed with several types of solution in accordance with, NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm Code.
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