Fire Alarm System
All Fire Alarm Systems essentially operate on the same principle. If a detector detects smoke or heat, or someone operates a break glass unit, then alarm sounders operate to warn others in the building that there may be a fire and to evacuate. For the system protecting property, it is additionally likely that the Fire Alarm will incorporate remote signalling equipment which would alert the fire brigade via a central station.
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A fire alarm system comprises a central Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) with various types of detectors, manual call points (MCP), interface units and sounders connected to it. Wired Fire Alarm Systems can be broken down into three categories: Conventional, Addressable and Analogue Addressable.
Installed on the ceilings. If smoke rises beyond the permissible limits, it sends an alarm to the control panel.
This is the brain of the system. It not only sends a signal to the Central Monitoring Station but also identifies the zone where the fire or smoke is detected.
Sends a notification to the control panel for help if the temperature in the room rises above 55 degrees.
The occupants of the building can press the alarm manually, sending a signal to the control panel, which raises the alarm from the hooter.
Installed on the ceiling of the room, a fire detector sends signals to the control panel in case of fire.
Advantages of the fire alarms
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The loud alerts from the fire alarms make people aware of the flourishing fire, especially when they are sleeping. The early signal helps people escape from the site before the fire goes out of control.
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Apart from a single or self-contained unit, a fire alarm can also be connected to a monitoring station, which, when receives the signals from the fire alarm send emergency help for those who are in need.
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A fire alarm is a cost-effective solution for the smoke and other risks related to the fire. The only thing which is expensive in a fire alarm system is replacing its Lithium battery and that too is negligible when compared to the life it protects.
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It reduces the loss of the assets, be it living or non-living to a great extent by giving a prior alert. Fire is one of the most destructive hazards that can create a great damage if not controlled on time.
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Automatically call to the emergency number t minimize the time to call the fire brigade to attend the site.
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Send the details of the location so that the fire brigade can make headways to the site in the least time.