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1. www.nfpa.org › news-blogs-and-articles › blogsFire Alarm Initiation - NFPA

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

2. resources.impactfireservices.com › what-are-fireWhat Are Fire Alarm Initiating Devices? - Impact Fire Services

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   Mar 25, 2021 · Fire alarm initiating devices are generally categorized into two different variations: automatic and manual. Before discussing fire alarm initiating device types, organizations need to understand the difference between addressable and non-addressable devices. Fire alarm initiating devices can be either addressable or non-addressable.

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4. 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 ...

5. www.sdmmag.com › articles › 102186-2023-guide-to2023 Guide to Fire Alarm Detectors & Initiating Devices

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   Jul 17, 2023 · 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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   Aug 7, 2020 · Types of Fire Alarm Initiating Devices. 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 ...

7. firewiselearningacademy.com › wp-content › uploadsA Guide to Fire Alarm Basics – Initiation

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   When the FACU polls an initiating device, the initiating device responds with its status (Normal, Alarm, ect.) and address. The device address allows for the location of the detector to be identified at the FACU. When one initiating device is activated on a signaling line circuit, the FACU is still able to poll the other devices unlike a ...

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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 automatic fire alarm initiating devices?

   • Automatic fire alarm initiating devices are characterized by their ability to be triggered automatically by the right conditions such as smoke, heat, and water flow. These devices include. Among automatic fire alarm initiating devices are two sub-categories: spot type devices and linear type 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 are the different types of fire alarm initiating devices?

   • Fire alarm initiating devices are generally categorized into two different variations: automatic and manual. Before discussing fire alarm initiating device types, organizations need to understand the difference between addressable and non-addressable devices. Fire alarm initiating devices can be either addressable or non-addressable.

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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.

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   Why do fire alarm systems need a smoke detector?

   • Smoke Detectors: smoke detectors are excellent, rapidly responding initiating devices that help fire alarm systems respond before a fire has a chance to develop fully. This is because fires cause smoke early in their development, long before the heat of a fire sets off water sprinklers or heat detectors.

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9. blog.qrfs.com › 161-nfpa-101-fire-alarm-systemsFire Alarm Initiation, Occupant Notification, and Monitoring ...

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   Apr 2, 2019 · NFPA 72 defines this as “an automatic sequence which results in an alarm signal, even when manually delayed for investigation, unless the system is reset.” (3.3.205) It allows 15 seconds for someone to acknowledge the signal at the fire alarm control unit before it automatically initiates notification signals and evacuation or relocation announcements (23.8.1.2.1.1(2)).