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1. fire-alert.ca › what-are-fire-alarm-initiating-devicesWhat Are Fire Alarm Initiating Devices? - Fire-Alert

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   Fire alarm initiating devices are installed in order to trigger an alert in the event of a fire. While your smoke detector is considered a fire alarm initiating device, it is certainly not the only device out there that can work to alert you in the event of a fire. Fireline tells us more on how fire alarm initiating devices work: “The ...

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   Apr 14, 2021 · A guide to fire alarm initiation, covering the basics and key components.

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   Mar 25, 2021 · According to NFPA 72, fire alarm initiating devices are defined as devices used to manually or automatically signal a fire alarm system to initiate responses from equipment and people. These devices connect to the alarm system’s control panel and are under the control panel’s surveillance. When triggered, the control panel identifies the ...

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   Jul 17, 2023 · A good rule of thumb is to always install manual stations at 48 inches (1.22 meters) to the top of the device. This way, regardless of where the handle is, it will always comply with NFPA 72. Section 17.6 of NFPA 72 provides the design requirements for heat-sensing fire detectors.

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   Aug 7, 2020 · All initiating devices can be categorized into one of two types: automatic initiating devices and manual initiating devices: Automatic initiating devices: automatic devices are those that are triggered automatically by the right conditions. These include: smoke detectors. fire sprinkler water flow switches. heat detectors.

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   aking glass prior to actuating the device.Flow switches are installed inside the piping of a sprinkler system and ha. e a vane that moves with the flow of water. When water begins to flow within the pipe, the van. operates a switch that initiates an alarm.Pressure switches are installed on sprinkler system.

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   How does a fire alarm system work?

   • A fire alarm system uses initiating devices such as smoke detectors, heat detectors and waterflow switches to detect a fire within a space by monitoring for the products of combustion. It’s important that the proper initiating device is used to have an effective system that can promptly detect a fire while limiting nuisance alarms.

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   What are initiating devices in a fire alarm system?

   • “The initiating devices in your fire alarm system are those that detect indications of a potential fire and activate an alarm. They are the fire system’s triggers and the most visible part of your system. Initiating devices are connected to your alarm system’s control panel and are under the control panel’s constant surveillance.

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   How do fire alarm systems detect a fire?

   • The way a fire alarm system detects a fire is through its initiating devices, discussed above. The fire alarm panel is connected to the system’s initiating devices through either 2- or 4-wire circuits.

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   What is a fire alarm triggering device?

   • They are the system’s triggers and the most visible aspect of the fire alarm system. Initiating devices are connected to the alarm system’s control panel via 2- or 4-way circuits and are under the control panel’s constant surveillance.

   What are the Different Types of Fire Alarm Initiating Devices?

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   Can a fire alarm be manually actuated?

   • These devices can require multiple actions, such as lifting a cover or breaking glass, prior to actuating the device. Manually actuated initiating devices may be required by the fire, building or life safety code to allow occupants to initiate a fire alarm.

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   What elements make up a fire alarm system?

   • The following are the five key elements that make up every fire alarm system: Initiating Devices: initiating devices are the part of the alarm system which detects smoke or a fire. These devices include smoke detectors of various kinds, heat detectors of various kinds, sprinkler water flow sensors, and fire alarm pull stations.

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   Aug 7, 2020 · The fire alarm panel is connected to the system’s initiating devices through either 2- or 4-wire circuits. This circuitry allows the control panel to monitor the state of its initiating devices, usually by zones, identifying whether the devices are in normal or alarm mode. The control panel shows these readings on its display panel.