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

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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.

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

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   Automatic initiating devices are triggered automatically by the right conditions, and include smoke detectors, fire sprinkler water flow switches and heat detectors. And among these automatic initiating devices are spot type devices and linear type devices.

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   Jul 17, 2023 · The main functions of a fire alarm system include detecting a fire, notifying the occupants and emergency forces, and performing emergency control functions such as closing fire doors and shutting down HVAC systems to limit the spread of fire. A fire alarm system uses initiating devices such as smoke detectors, heat detectors and waterflow ...

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   Aug 7, 2020 · How do Initiating Devices Work? Most fire alarm systems will have multiple types of initiating devices, and each fire alarm initiating device has its unique role and triggering requirements. Each initiating device must be individually installed and connected to the fire alarm system’s circuitry.

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   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.

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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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   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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   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 is an automatic fire alarm system?

   • An automatic fire alarm system is a major role player in loss prevention during a fire emergency. These systems can be quite complex. Below is a high-level overview of the components of an automatic fire alarm system.

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   What is a fire alarm control panel?

   • The fire alarm control panel is the center of the fire alarm system. It monitors initiating devices and then activates notification devices when an alarm signal is received. These panels range in scale from a single zone to multiple buildings. Initiating devices detect a fire emergency and communicate it to the fire alarm control panel.

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   May 8, 2022 · Initiating devices detect a fire emergency and communicate it to the fire alarm control panel. These can be triggered both manually (pull stations), as well as automatically in a response to heat, smoke or flame.