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Important functions of a Fire Alarm System
- The single most important factor in surviving a fire incident is a timely and orderly evacuation.
- The single most important factor in that evacuation is early notification of the existence of fire.
- The most effective way of receiving early notification is in the form of a fire detection and alarm system.
Besides providing early notification, the fire alarms also perform the following critical functions, whenever applicable:
- Shuts down AHUs to limit the spread of fire and minimize smoke exposure of occupants
- Closes fire doors held open electrically to limit the spread of fire
- Starts pressurization fans to clear stairways of smoke for occupants to escape
- Stops ventilation fans in car parks to contain the spread of fire
- Closes roller shutters to provide fire barriers and limit the spread of fire
- Automatically alerts the fire brigade to reduce attendance time
- Brings passenger lifts to the ground floor and prevent them from further use
- Monitors sprinkler, pressurized hydrant and hose reel pumps
- Monitors axcillary fire suppression systems
Being the central component of any fire protection installation, the fire alarm system deserves the highest level of consideration when chosing a fire alarm company to design and install your fire alarm system.
Fire Systems Ltd, is an independent fire alarm system company and has no allegiance to any fire alarm equipment manufacturer. Therefore, the systems we design and the equipment we supply is in the best interest of the client.
