Types of Fire Protection Devices

Fire protection devices are a critical component of any commercial building, especially complex structures such as hospitals, hotels and school campuses.  Consulting with an experienced fire alarm system company that provides commercial fire alarm system design is the best way to know what types of fire protection devices your building requires.  All fire alarm system devices and components should be UL listed purchase from a reputable fire protection company.

The following are some of the most common types of fire protection devices:

Fire Alarm Control Panels 

Fire alarm control panels should be selected around the needs of the building available in conventional or addressable controls. Addressable fire alarm systems can pinpoint the exact location of the source of a fire, down to a particular room on a particular floor of a high rise building.  Careful consideration should be taken in selecting the right type of fire alarm control panels as these are the controlling component of any fire alarm system. 

Initiating Devices

There are many initiating devices which are programmed to activate the alarm such as smoke and gas detection devices, waterflow monitors, and fire alarm pull stations. Smart and sophisticated devices are common in modern structures improving to save lives.

Notification Devices

Notification devices in fire alarm systems provide early warning to occupants of smoke, gas or fire.  Notification devices include visual alerts such as strobe lights or audible alerts such as voice messaging systems which provide clear evacuation instructions to occupants. Audible notification devices are helpful in large or crowded buildings to prevent panic for safe evacuation.

Initiating devices, notification devices fire alarm control panels are the heart of any fire alarm system of the many additional fire protection devices are available. Initiation sensory devices in HVAC systems provide a high level of sensitivity and early warning with the ability to shut down air flow to prevent the spread of toxic fumes. Elevator recall systems prevent people from entering elevators they may be trapped and move the elevators to a predetermined ground floor.

HRSS offers assistance in selecting the right fire protection devices for your fire, life and safety systems. We provide independent fire protection consulting services, as well as inspection, testing, maintenance, repairs and monitoring 24/7/365.  Contact us to learn more about selecting the right fire alarm system for your building.

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