Category: <span>Fire Detection System Design</span>

Category: Fire Detection System Design

NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Guidelines

One of the most important components of fire and life safety is readiness and a prevention strategy. Inadequate fire safety system testing and inspections are the main cause of system malfunction, which can be prevented by following proper procedures. Commercial building owners must be proactive in ensuring there is a …

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Commercial Fire Alarm System Components-Infographic

Your commercial fire alarm system should be designed around your building structure and business operations to provide safety and code compliance for your unique business type. For example, commercial restaurants will require specific fire suppression systems to deal with kitchen fires effectively. Nursing homes require fire detection systems designed to …

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Fire Detection, Protection and Supression-Infographic

Having a reliable commercial fire alarm system is the key to safeguarding your business and protecting your assets and people. It is important to understand the difference between fire detection, protection, and suppression and to choose a reputable fire alarm system provider to ensure you are fully protected as much …

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How Do Building Features Affect Fire Protection

Many factors affect the behavior of fire in a building and the stability of the structure under fire conditions.  Combustible construction materials such as typical wood-frame and heavy timber structures add to fuel load, whereas non-combustible and fire-resistant materials do not.  There are basically five categories to group indicators that …

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What Components Complete a Fire Alarm System?

A commercial fire alarm system is an essential part of total life safety for commercial and industrial properties.  Commercial building fire alarm systems can be quite complex such as high-rise buildings with multiple levels or sprawling campuses with many buildings and facilities that must be connected for mass notification. Commercial …

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