Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

MORONG, RIZAL

SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN CT 2

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Content Standard
The learners demonstrate an understanding of the Fire Detection and Alarm
System

Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to:
• Identify the different components of FDAS
• Understand the function and purpose of FDAS
• Learn the installation of FDAS
• Observe safety precautions while performing the activity.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Service Entrance Installation
References: https://www.wsfp.com/blog/what-are-the-basic-components-of-fire-alarm-detection-systems/
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Canva

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Preliminary
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Checking of Attendance
d. Review

B. Activity (Lesson Proper)

Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)

Fire alarms systems play a crucial role in today’s society by detecting and
warning us of the presence of smoke or fire. The fire alarms are activated
automatically from a smoke and heat detector, or manually, by using fire alarm call
points and pull stations. Fire alarm and detection systems are an essential part of the
life safety system for any building. Whether you have a commercial, residential or
industrial facility, it is important that all of the components of your fire alarm and
detection system can work together to protect the lives of people within the facility.
So, what are the components of a fire alarm system?

Basic Fire Alarm System Components

1. FIRE ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

The role of the alarm initiating devices in a fire alarm system is to activate the
system when a fire occurs. There are two types of fire alarm initiating devices:

Manual initiating devices – These devices include pull stations, break glass
stations or buttons that need to be manually activated by someone in the building
when they identify a fire. Manual initiating devices need to be well marked and
accessible to make it easy to identify and use.
 Automatic initiating devices – automatic initiation devices trigger the fire
alarm system automatically when a fire happens. These devices include heat, flame
and smoke detection. When heat, flames or smoke is detected, the devices send a
signal to a central control panel that activates the system.

2. FIRE NOTIFICATION DEVICES

The role of notification devices in an alarm system is to notify building
occupants when a fire is detected. Some fire alarm notification devices include:
• Bells
• Strobes
• Horns
• Chimes

3. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

The fire alarm control panel is the central hub of the fire alarm and detection
system. The control panel acts as the brain of the alarm system by monitoring and
managing the initiation devices. When an initiation device is triggered, a signal is sent
to the control panel and the control panel activates the notification devices. The status
of the system is displayed on the control panel and allows you to see when an issue
is detected and allows you to control it manually.

4. PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY

The primary power supply for your fire alarm system is supplied by your power
company. The primary power supply is typically 120- or 240-volt AC power sources.

5. BACKUP POWER SUPPLY

In the event of a power failure, the fire alarm system still needs to work in order
to alert people if a fire occurs. A backup power supply is an important part of any fire
alarm and detection system. The backup power supply includes 6- or 12-volt batteries
to keep the system running when a power failure happens.

How do Fire Detector and Alarm Systems (FDAS) work?

A fire detector is activated by either smoke, heat or both and is connected to a

central fire alarm control panel which activates the alarms. The alarms are usually
bells, mountable sounders, or speaker strobes. (Strobes must be set at precise
frequencies because certain strobes can trigger seizures for those suffering from
epilepsy). They are commonly followed up by a voice evacuation message from the
public address system which tells people to leave the building and warns people
inside to not use the elevators.
 A fire alarm bell or sounder can also be set to different volume levels,
frequencies and tones depending on the country standards and manufacturer of the
device. Fire alarm electronic devices are known as horns in both the United States
and the Philippines and can be either continuous or set to different codes.

The fire control panels are classified as either a conventional fire alarm system
or an addressable fire alarm system. Conventional detectors are used in systems
which only identify a specific area, also known as a zone system. On the other hand,
addressable systems have a unique identifier called a Media Access Control (MAC)
address that allows the system to find the exact location of the smoke or heat. A high-
end fire alarm system will be addressable and offer your building more protection.

Fire alarm systems can be connected to a fire suppression system such as

sprinklers that release water or dry chemicals. You often see the sprinkler heads in
rooms near the smoke sensor. In server rooms, fire suppression is done by an inert
fluoride-based gas such as FM200 or Novec 1230 which extinguishes the flames but
does not damage expensive or fragile equipment.

INSTALLATION OF FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

(The teacher will be showing and playing videos)
C. ANALYSIS
1. What do you think is the importance of having FDAS?
2. Why do you think FDAS have DC supply?

D. ABSTRACTION
(The teacher will ask the students about what they learned on the discussion)

IV. ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read the questions carefully then choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is the meaning of FDAS?
a. Fire Detecting and Alarming system
b. Fire Detection and Alarming System
c. Fire Detective and Alarm System
d. Fire Detection and Alarm System

2. The role of this in a fire alarm system is to activate the system when a fire occurs
a. Fire alarm control panel
b. Fire alarm detection device
c. Fire alarm initiating device
d. Fire notification devices
 3. The role of this in an alarm system is to notify building occupants when a fire is
detected
a. Fire alarm control panel
b. Fire alarm detection device
c. Fire alarm initiating device
d. Fire notification devices

4. This the central hub of the fire alarm and detection system. It acts as the brain of the
alarm system by monitoring and managing the initiation devices
a. Fire alarm control panel
b. Fire alarm detection device
c. Fire alarm initiating device
d. Fire notification devices

5. Fire alarm electronic devices are known as _____ in both the United States and the
Philippines
a. Chimes
b. Horns
c. Bells
d. Alarms

V. ASSIGNMENT

Direction:
On a clean sheet of bond paper, redraw the components of FDAS following the image provided,
then create the schematic diagram for 2 zone fire alarm panel.
Prepared by:

BRIANT KING DP. PEÑAS

Student Teacher

Checked by:

SENNEN ALEJANDRO
Cooperating Teacher