Fire Detection Alarm Systems
Fire represents probably the single most catastrophic event which a building is likely to experience. It poses risks to property and lives of the occupant. In other words, fires are very destructive, disruptive and pose costly consequences to lives and property. Its protection requires both risk awareness and the adoption of a good protection system. The one excellent way of achieving this is the use of a fire detection and alarm system.
The two principal reasons for installing a fire detection and alarm system are for the protection of life and for the protection of property. Most buildings however, require both life and property protection to differing degrees.
A satisfactory system for the protection of property will automatically detect fire at an early stage, indicate its location and raise an effective alarm in time to summon the fire fighting forces or activate any fire suppressant system installed within the building.
Also, for the protection of life, a satisfactory system can be relied upon to automatically detect fire early enough and raise both audio and visual alarms while sufficient time remains for the occupants to escape.
The full automation for this system assures a quick response to fire although manual activation points are still provided in the system.
B. j. Fire Systems Ltd is offering addressable fire detection and alarm system manufactured by Gent. Gent is a leading specialist in protecting life and property against fire. The Hochiki addressable system is one of the best solutions for buildings requiring a simple detection system such as office buildings, schools, banks, warehouses, shopping malls, supermarkets etc. The system is fully automated to detect fire early and to raise both audio and visual alarms and at the same time reveal the exact location of fire within the building and it is easy to set up and maintain. This thus, covers for both the protection of life and property.
The smoke detectors make use of the smoke produced by fire for their sensitivity as there can be no fire without smoke. The smoke detectors are proposed for every single enclosure in the buildings except for places where the presence of smoke is considered normal e.g. kitchens and canteen.
In such places like kitchens and canteens where the presence of smoke is normal, heat detectors are suitable and they are being proposed accordingly.
Sounders
This unit incorporates a high-output sounder, audibly alerting the occupants of the building of the outbreak of fire. These sounders are located in strategic places where every individual in any part of the premises will be notified.
Manual Call Points
The Manual Call Point or ‘Break glass” unit enables occupants to raise the alarm if a fire is noticed. It has an in-built microprocessor, which ensures a response time of less than one second. They are located on landings of staircases and every exit in both buildings such a way that nobody has to travel more than 30m to access any one. These are standard considerations for the location of Manual call points.
