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Fire Detection and Signaling Systems
Fire Detection and Signaling Systems
Suppression
Chapter 2
Fire Detection and
Signaling Systems
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Codes
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
NPFA 72, The National Fire Alarm Code
Local codes and ordinances
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Power supply
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Presignal alarm
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Manual Alarm-Initiating
Devices
General requirements
Mounting and distribution
Generally not required in fully sprinklered
structures
Outmoded broken glass pull stations
Automatic Alarm-Initiating
Devices
Continuously monitor atmosphere
Four basic types
Heat detectors
Smoke detectors
Fire-gas detectors
Flame detectors
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Heat Detectors
Fixed temperature heat detectors
Fusible links/frangible bulbs
Continuous line detector
Bimetallic detector
Smoke Detectors
Photoelectric smoke detector
Projected beam (Fig. 2.37)
Refractory photocell (Fig. 2.38)
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Flame Detectors
Types
Ultraviolet (UV) Fig. (2.42a)
Infrared (IR) Fig. (2.42b)
Fast to respond
Frequent false alarms
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Combination Detectors
Various possible combinations
Fixed rate/rate-of-rise detectors
Heat/smoke detectors
Smoke/fire gas detectors
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Acceptance Testing
Should be observe by representatives of
building owner, fire department, system
installer, and system manufacturer.
All functions of the fire detection and
signaling system should be operated:
All alarm-indicating and alarm-initiating devices
Restorable heat detectors
Response of outside entities responsible for
monitoring the system
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General Inspections
Fire department participation
Checkpoints
Condition of wiring and batteries
All equipment free of foreign materials
Adequate clearance around system control units,
recording instruments, and other devices
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Testing
Nonrestorable
Restorable
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Record Keeping
Maintaining Files and Records
Documents:
Inspection reports, forms, and letters
Violation notices
Summonses
Plans review comments, approvals, and drawings
Fire reports
Investigations
Permits and certificates issued
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Record Keeping
Maintaining Files and Records (cont.)
Occupancies:
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Electronic records
Two primary methods of entering data:
Inspectors use laptop computers or handheld electronic
data recording equipment during the inspection.
Inspectors use written forms during the inspection and then
enter the information upon returning to the office.
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