*This article was originally published on 8/10/2016 and updated on 11/02/2021
Fire alarm system companies provide regular inspections and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems, which is critical to prevent disastrous consequences.
Commercial fire alarm systems are an integral part of any
commercial building just like other equipment in the building.
Manufacturers put a lot of time and money into maintaining
their equipment used for production, but when it comes to the fire and life
safety system that becomes part of the land and building, it can easily be
overlooked. This can be a deadly mistake
and all building owners must know the importance of maintaining a code
compliant fire alarm system.
Common Causes of
Fire Alarm System Failure
Fire alarm and life safety systems are technical pieces of equipment that require the proper installation, maintenance, and testing to perform as expected during an emergency. Like other mechanical devices, fire alarm system components are subject to various factors that can influence proper operation. Some of the most common causes of equipment failure include:
● Equipment Wear and Tear
● Poor Programming
● Improper Placement of Fire Detection Equipment
● Deficient Maintenance
● Age of the Fire Detection System
Fire Alarm
Equipment Wear and Tear
Sophisticated mechanical equipment can be subject to many
factors that can cause a malfunction such as ambient influences, wear and tear,
dirt, and debris and even vandalism. In large installations, fire alarm
equipment connects many components and accessories that require regular
maintenance and testing.
Only qualified fire alarm system providers should perform
the fire alarm
inspection and oversee the testing and
maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems.
Poor Programming of
Fire Alarm Equipment
Fire alarm equipment technology evolves quickly with
leading manufacturers in the industry like Notifier by
Honeywell continually
offering improved products and services for safer systems that are easy to
operate. Fire alarm installers must be
familiar with the latest technology and properly trained in programming
sophisticated fire alarm equipment on a complex network.
Any failure in the programming of fire alarm equipment can
have dire consequences. Trained fire alarm technicians can restore the correct
programming to most commercial fire alarm systems.
Improper Placement
of Fire Detection Equipment
When a fire alarm system is first installed in any
commercial building, thorough planning and design from an experienced fire alarm
system designer is mandatory. Proper
placement of all fire alarm detection and notification equipment can be the
difference between notifying participants of an emergency in a timely manner,
successful evacuation and life or death.
Early warning can mitigate the damage caused to the building and
property as well.
HRSS offers fire alarm system
design services from trained technicians
certified with the National Institute for Certification in Engineering
(NICET). We use computer-aided design
(CAD) techniques to replicate the building floor plans and identify the precise
equipment and location necessary to ensure early detection and quick response.
Our fire alarm system designers possess deep technical knowledge of all fire
and life safety code regulations ensuring a fully compliant fire alarm system.
Deficient
Maintenance
Continual maintenance is necessary to prevent problems with fire alarm equipment that sometimes experience issues such as:
● System ground faults● Dead batteries
● Clogged detectors or sprinkler heads
● Programming issue
Regular inspection, testing and preventative maintenance by licensed technicians is critical to keeping your system operating safely. When fire alarm repair is required, contact HRSS for experienced and professional fire alarm system services.
Age of the Fire Detection System
An outdated system may require additional maintenance and inspections. HRSS can offer advice when upgrades are necessary. For example, installing a non-proprietary system can significantly cut down on upgrade expenses required in the future.
HRSS offers fire alarm system inspections, maintenance, testing and repairs to ensure all systems ready mode for your maximum safety and protection. We help you to evaluate all your options for fire alarm upgrades and ensure total code compliance to all fire safety regulations. Contact us to learn more about improving your safety and how to prevent the most common fire alarm equipment failures.
This article was originally published at: https://hrsschicago.com/fire-alarm-repair/fire-alarm-repair-common-failures/
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