The importance of fire alarms cannot be overstated as building owners have a responsibility to all occupants to provide fire detection and evacuation procedures. Fire detection systems save equipment, property and lives with early warnings deployed in the presence of smoke, gas or fire.
Requirements are set forth and enforced by your local Authority Having Jurisdiction which in most cases is the local Fire Marshall. Most jurisdictions follow the recommendations set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), specifically NFPA72 which details the recommendations regarding the installation, location, application, inspection, testing, maintenance and performance of fire alarms, public emergency alarm systems, emergency communication systems and fire detection equipment.
NFPA72 is updated every three years, with the current edition published in 2016. Changes are made due to new available technologies, designs and equipment. Your fire and safety company should have an in-depth working knowledge of all aspects of NFPA72, in addition to experience with new technologies in alarm systems.
Modern Fire Alarms Offer Comprehensive Coverage
Fire alarms today are more modern and sophisticated than ever, offering smart sensors for smoke and gas detection, video surveillance and integrated systems that can self-monitor and self-diagnose to pinpoint potential problems.
Video surveillance can monitor entryways and exits activating with motion sensors while also detecting smoke or fire. Surveillance monitoring is effective in providing protection to fires and outside threats when motion detectors are placed strategically in proper locations.
Integrated alarm systems such as the Onyx fire alarm panels by Notifier offer smart sensors that can detect the location of the origin of fire or smoke right down to the room on a particular floor.
High Rise Security Systems is a licensed and certified fire safety consulting firm offering full service protection including compliance to all building codes including the International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all required guidelines issued by the NFPA. We go above and beyond what is required with fire alarms that are designed for your unique building structure.
High Rise Security Systems are leading fire and safety system experts, serving the Chicago area with professional and reliable fire protection in virtually any commercial setting including low-rise, high-rise, hospitals and campuses. Contact us today to speak with one of our knowledgeable technicians.
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