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The main function of the initiation portion of a fire alarm system is to report the status of a protected space or the existence of a fire. The components include all devices and circuits that send a signal to a fire alarm control unit (FACU) such as heat detectors, smoke detectors, carbon
- CHAPTER EIGHT FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
A fire alarm system is one of the three most important fire...
- CHAPTER EIGHT FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
A fire detection and alarm system provides audible and visual signals as a result of the operation of manual or automatic fire alarm initiating devices such as a Manual Fire Alarm station, smoke detector or heat detector of from other protective equipment such as a fire sprinkler system.
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Mar 3, 2021 · A visual guide and discussion on the major components of a fire alarm system.
A fire alarm system is one of the three most important fire and life safety measures in a building along with fire separation and adequate exiting. In this Chapter we will identify when a fire alarm system is required, the types of systems available, the components that make up the fire alarm system and discuss maintenance and testing requirements.
In order to assure that signals will operate in the event of a fire, all modern fire alarm systems are composed of three interconnected sections: (1) an initiating, or station section; (2) an indicating, or signal section; (3) a control, or
An automatic fire alarm system—typically made up of smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning devices, and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote
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Addressable Device - A fire alarm system component with discreet identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions. Analog Addressable Sensor - An initiating device that transmits a signal indicating varying