REGULATED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS
WHAT IS A SPRINKLER SYSTEM?
A sprinkler system is a fire extinguishing system that most times uses water as the extinguishing agent. You may find sprinkler systems in residential buildings, retail stores, restaurants or possibly day care centres.
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Sprinkler systems will help to control the fire. Because fire sprinkler systems react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames and smoke produced in a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, when working sprinklers are present, the chances of dying in a fire can be reduced by 50-75% and the average property loss per fire is cut by 50-66%.
WHAT IS A STANDPIPE SYSTEM?
A standpipe system is piping installed in a building that assists to transfer water to hose connections located within the building for firefighting purposes. A standpipe system serves as a fire hydrant inside of a building. These systems are in high-rise/low rise commercial and residential buildings, shopping malls, parking garages, stadiums, warehouses, etc.
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Standpipe systems provide a reliable water source to extinguish or control an interior fire in the building.
WHAT IS A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM?
A fire alarm system detects and alerts people when smoke or fire is present. The devices include smoke detectors, heat detectors, strobes, manual fire alarm station, fire alarm control panel, etc. They are commonly found in day care centres, restaurants, high-rise buildings, and catering halls. A fire alarm system is designed to detect and alert people to the presence of smoke, fire, and poisonous gas. These devices include smoke, heat, and gas detectors, manual pull stations, and strobes connected to a fire alarm control. These systems are commonly found in day-care centres, restaurants, commercial buildings, and catering halls.
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
A working fire alarm system provides early warning notification of fire/smoke conditions to the building occupants in addition to the appropriate authorities notified by the monitoring company.
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