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A2.1 Fire Alarm System

The document provides guidelines for a fire alarm system including its components, functions, and inspection schedule. It discusses the fire alarm panel, automatic fire alarm system components like smoke detectors and manual call points. The system includes a public addressing system and responds to fires by shutting down air handlers, releasing access doors, starting ventilation fans, and more. Input devices include smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual call points. The fire alarm system is inspected daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure proper operation. The fire control room is separated from the building and contains emergency equipment.

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A2.1 Fire Alarm System

The document provides guidelines for a fire alarm system including its components, functions, and inspection schedule. It discusses the fire alarm panel, automatic fire alarm system components like smoke detectors and manual call points. The system includes a public addressing system and responds to fires by shutting down air handlers, releasing access doors, starting ventilation fans, and more. Input devices include smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual call points. The fire alarm system is inspected daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure proper operation. The fire control room is separated from the building and contains emergency equipment.

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Guidelines about fire alarm system.

1
Fire Alarm Panel
Single Line Diagram motorized
valve Smoke
Detector

FIRE FIRE

SILENT KNIGHT

FACP Vent. Fan MCP

Siren
Addressabl
e Fire Panel

 Detects the activation of manual or automatic signal initiating devices, such as a


Manual Call Point (MCP) or Smoke detector – then activates the alarm locally and
remotely where required with other emergency functions

2
Automatic Fire Alarm System & Components

3
Public addressing system
System includes:
• Amplifier
• Mic
• Speakers
• Zone selection console

4
FAS System Response
• Besides providing early notification, the fire alarm system also performs the following critical
functions, whenever applicable:
• Shuts down AHUs to limit the spread of fire and minimize smoke exposure of occupants
• Releases the Access doors for ease of evacuation.
• Starts pressurization fans to clear stairways of smoke for occupants to escape
• Generates alert sounds/Hooters for mass awareness.
• Initiates ventilation fans of basements.
• Monitors Water flow in Sprinkler Lines.
• Monitors CO2 and other flooding system.

5
Input Devices - FAS
Automatic Initiating Devices

• Smoke Detectors
• Heat Detectors
• Manual Call Points (MCP)
• Break Glass

6
FAS- Inspection
Schedule Checks
Daily • Visual inspection of panel trouble ‘led’ signal or location address
• Cleaning & lose contact
• Battery power
Monthly • Operational test by energizing detector & Manual Call Points (MCP)
• Cleaning & contact connection
• Battery backup & Load voltage
Quarterly • Visual inspection of all fire sprinkler devices connected to the alarm. This includes water flow switches, Test of fire
pump monitored points (loss of phase, phase reversal, pump running)
Semi-annual • Test of sprinkler water flow switches (flow water or manually trip flapper)
• Test batteries - load voltage
Annual • Test & visual inspection of panel functionality, LED's, fuses,
• Test panel battery charger Fire alarm should maintain operational and with
• Battery discharge test independent source of power supply (UPS)and
• Test & visual inspection of siren & hooters report any fault immediately. Battery must give
• Test & visual inspection of smoke detectors emergency back up supply for minimum 30
• Test & visual inspection of heat detectors minutes.
• Test & visual inspection of duct smoke detectors
• Test & visual inspection of Electromechanical Releasing Devices (Solenoid)
• Test & visual inspection of PA system

7
Fire Control Room
The fire control room is separated from the remainder of the building by fire-resistive construction,
with all openings protected by assemblies with fire resistive ratings.
It usually contains the following items as a minimum:-
• Voice communication and PA system
• Public telephone
• Stairwell intercom system
• Fire Detection and alarm system control panel
• Building and elevator keys
• First Aid Kit
• List of Emergency Contacts
• SCBA Set
• Fire fighting suits
• emergency lights etc.
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Q&A
Q1. Access door may be held open by device linked into? Q4. Do brand new and properly functioning
A. The fire alarm. B. The lighting alarm. smoke detectors/smoke alarms get false
trips?
C. The security alarm.
A. True B. False

Q2. Protected Premises Fire Alarm System is?


Q5. Fire doors must be?
A. Most basic B. Designed to be initiated manually
A. Propped open. B. Kept clear.
C. Both a & b
C. None of the above.

Q3. Basic types of automatic alarm-initiating devices include?


A. Heat detectors B. Smoke detectors
C. All of the above

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