The main goal of any fire alarm system to provide early
warning to occupants so that they can evacuate safely without injury, and to
provide a timely dispatch to emergency responders. An addressable fire
alarm system provides additional features such as accurately pinpointing the
exact location of the origin of fire or smoke, quickly leading responders to
the exact room on the correct floor of a building. Addressable
fire alarm systems are more efficient than conventional zone type fire
detection systems, especially in high-rise buildings, campuses or mass
complexes.
Components of an Addressable Fire Alarm System
Components of an addressable fire alarm system consist of
detection sensors which alert occupants and responding personnel to the
presence of fire, smoke or gas and also include notification of security
breaches. Notifications are received at a central control panel,
with the identification and location of the detection sensor that was activated
clearly identified. This accurate
location of each device that was activated allows personnel and responders to
locate the source of the problem to generate the proper response.
This advanced notice can be the difference between life and
death when seconds count, as responding personnel can immediately evacuate
occupants from the dangerous areas. Addressable alarm systems are wired
with a loop design which consists of the various types of devices, each having
it’s own “address”. Addressable systems
may include fire, smoke or gas detectors, alarms, visual alerts such as strobe
lights, audible alerts such as evacuation speakers, suppression equipment such
as sprinklers and auxiliary power supply. Each device and piece of
auxiliary equipment is connected to the control panels and central
monitoring location.
With proper
design and installation, and addressable fire alarm system provides the
following benefits:
- Quick
identification of the exact cause and location of the emergency
- Continual
monitoring of the operational condition of sensors and devices
- Detection
of contaminants which could affect performance
- Identification
of breaks in the system wiring
- Reduction
in false alarms
HRSS is a leading fire and safety systems service
company, offering comprehensive services including fire system design,
equipment, maintenance, repair and monitoring 24/7/365. We are
experienced with fire systems in a wide variety of commercial properties
including high-rise, low-rise, campuses and complexes. Contact us to learn more about the advantages
of an addressable fire alarm system.
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