Alarms Design Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the current fire alarm system design requirements?

  Present Fire Alarm System Design Requirements - Basic R-2 Occupancy •Fire Alarm Systems required for any building 16 units or larger or 3 occupied levels or more •24/7 Fire Monitoring is required for all buildings with Sprinkler Systems regardless of size - Townhomes, etc. •Independent Residential Smoke Detectors are

• What are the components of a fire alarm system?

  A fire alarm system consists of many components, including: Below we’re going to explain what each component does. 1. Fire Alarm Control Panel The fire alarm control panel, commonly abbreviated as FACU, is the system’s “brain.” It receives messages from the initiating devices, also known as inputs, and performs the following functions.

• Do I need a fire alarm system in my building?

  •Fire Alarm Systems required for any building 16 units or larger or 3 occupied levels or more •24/7 Fire Monitoring is required for all buildings with Sprinkler Systems regardless of size - Townhomes, etc. •Independent Residential Smoke Detectors are required in Residents Living Space (not to be connected to central Fire Alarm System)

• How do addressable fire alarm systems work?

  Most property owners and managers prefer addressable systems, as they let you know the specific location of the alarm and assess the situation much more quickly. Some fire alarm panels can also notify remote alarm monitoring stations, which can then contact emergency services.

• What are the current fire alarm system design requirements?

  Present Fire Alarm System Design Requirements - Basic R-2 Occupancy •Fire Alarm Systems required for any building 16 units or larger or 3 occupied levels or more •24/7 Fire Monitoring is required for all buildings with Sprinkler Systems regardless of size - Townhomes, etc. •Independent Residential Smoke Detectors are

• Do I need a fire alarm system in my building?

  •Fire Alarm Systems required for any building 16 units or larger or 3 occupied levels or more •24/7 Fire Monitoring is required for all buildings with Sprinkler Systems regardless of size - Townhomes, etc. •Independent Residential Smoke Detectors are required in Residents Living Space (not to be connected to central Fire Alarm System)

• What is fire alarm detection system?

  Fire alarm detection system is a system which is installed to achieve the target of sensing or detection of any fire that is happening or developing and to limit any hazard that could occur from the fire break out. The fire alarm system should detect the fire in any phase of the five fire development phases.

• What are the inputs of a fire alarm system?

  Firstly the inputs of the fire alarm system should contain the detectors and the sensors that will detect the fire and the resulting smoke that was produced from the fire. The preferred fire detection timing is to take place in the early stages of fire creation to minimize any damages and cost.