INDUSTRIAL

SECURITY
MANAGEMENT
 PROTECTIVE ALARMS
Is an aural or visual signal given by the annunciator to the
security when intruder actuate certain devices in a protected
area. An annunciator is a visual or audible signaling device,
which initiates conditions of associated circuits.
 
 
Basically, alarm system are designed to alert security
personnel of a attempted or consummated intrusion into an
area, building or compound. Each type of alarm is activated
in the event that an intruder tampers with the circuitry, a
beam or radiated waves. Alarm are also for fire, smoke, or
other emergencies and presence of hazards.
THREE BASIC PARTS OF ALARM
1. Sensors
- device that can sense an abnormal condition within
the system and provide a signal indicating the presence or
nature of the abnormality
2. Circuit
- It is the communication channel that conveys the
information from all sensors in the system to the signal by
means of wire, radio waves.
 3. Signal
- The actual alarm may be audible or silent, a bell, buzzer,
phone ringing, or flashing of light.
TYPES OF PROTECTIVE ALARM

1.Central Station System – Several separate compounds

tie their alarm system to a central station so that in case of
need, the central station calls for assistance to the police,
fire department, hospital or with other government
assisting units.

2. Proprietary System – Similar to the central station type

excepts that the proprietary console is located inside the
subscribers installation who owns or bases the system.
3. Auxiliary System – An installation owned system which
is a direct extension of the local enforcement agency
and/or fire department by special arrangements.

4. Local Alarm System – Consists of rigging up a visual or

audible alarm near the object to be protected. In case of
alarm, response will be made by the local guards and other
personnel within sight or hearing.
FIRE PROTECTION
 
FIRE ALARM - - Any visual or audible signal produced by a
device or system to warn the occupants of the building or
fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire to
enable them to undertake immediate action to save life
and property and to suppress the fire.

DEVICES
1. Smoke Detector - a device placed at the ceilings of the
floor that detects smoke, typically as an indicator of fire.
2. Fire Bell -a hollow device made of metal that makes a
ringing sound.
BASIC COMPOSITION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER – a type of built in sprinklers which
works by the increase of room temperature and which
automatically operates the system to put out the fire. Attached
and distributed in the ceiling of the rooms. These sprinklers will
go into action once a fire starts, and those that will open are
those that are directly above the fire and water is delivered
where it is needed.
STAND PIPES
G.I. steel or plastic pipes located inside the building from the
lowest to the top floor with water under pressure for use in case
of fire. Located near the standpipe is a fire hose usually enclosed
in a glass box.
FIRE HYDRANT
It is a mechanical device strategically located in an
installation or in a street where a fire hose will be
connected so that the water will be available to
extinguished a fire.
 
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Is a fire fighting equipment which can be portable or in
cart that is used to put out fire depending on the contents
to extinguish certain types of fire.
 
CLASSES OF FIRE

1.CLASS A FIRES –- involving ordinary combustible

materials such as wood, cloth, and paper, requires an
extinguishing agent which cools.  A water or multi-purpose
dry chemical can be used.

2. CLASS B - fires involving flammable and combustible

liquids and gases, such as solvents, greases, gasoline, and
lubricating oil, require an extinguisher which removes
oxygen or cuts the chain reaction.  Foam, carbon dioxide,
dry chemical, are effective.
3. CLASS C - fires involve energized electrical equipment
(live electrical wires, electrical appliances). A non-
conducting extinguishing agent such as carbon dioxide or
multi-purpose dry chemical must be used.

4. CLASS D FIRES – the result of the combustion of

certain materials in firely divided forms. These metals can
be magnesium, potassium, powdered aluminum and zinc.
 
HOW TO OPERATE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
-If you need to use a fire extinguisher, remember the word
PASS :
PULL the pin - Fire extinguishers often have a pin, latch, or
puncture lever that you need to release first.
AIM low - Aim the nozzle or hose of the extinguisher at the
base of the fire.
SQUEEZE the handle - This releases the extinguishing
agent.
SWEEP from side to side - Move in close, and sweep across
the base of the fire.  Watch for re-flash of the fire.
ALARM DEVICES
1. Magnetic Door Contact -is a protective device usually placed
in the door, and window that can send notification when the
opening and closure occurs
2. Vibration Contact – devices mounted on barriers and are
used primarily to detect an attack on the structure itself. When
movement or vibration occurs, the unstable portion of the
circuit moves and breaks the current flow, which produces an
alarm.
3. Passive Infrared Detector (PIR) or Motion Sensor –PIRs are
able to distinguish if an infrared emitting object is present by
first learning the ambient temperature of the monitored space
and then detecting a change in the temperature caused by the
presence of an object.
4. Panic button -Often located under the counter, the
button can be pressed in times of distress (Such as
robbery, disruptive or threatening behavior, or a situation
which may warrant assistance), triggering a silent alarm.

5. CCTV - A video monitoring system is more commonly

known as Closed Circuit Television Systems. A CCTV system
is a system consisting of a television camera, video
monitor, and a transmission medium (Cable, fiber or
wireless) connecting the two. It is used to monitor the
premises.
ASSIGNMENT:

1. Cite the importance of Alarm System?

2. What is the best Alarm System for:

a. Banks?
b. Hotels?
c. School?

3. Research for different types of Fire Extinguisher for

different flammable materials?