A fire alarm system is an invaluable component of a complete fire safety protocol.
A properly implemented and monitored system allows for clear signaling to the occupants and prompt notification to first responders.
A fire alarm serves as an early warning system; it alerts the occupants in the building to the hazards and prompts an evacuation. These systems don’t offer physical protection to the building or property, but rather they alert the people throughout the structure by means of a visual or audible signal.
The alarm’s most important role is signaling for an evacuation before the fire grows or any exits are obstructed. In addition to this, the alarm is not localized like many fire suppression systems, notifying everyone within the building to the risk even if it is imperceptible to them.
Fire alarm system can be also be activated manually by using a pull station. Because of this these pull stations need to be easily accessible throughout the building. The system signals an alarm throughout the entire building versus locally at the source of the fire.
A fire alarm system has a number of devices working together to warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other emergencies are present.
The components of a fire alarm system include but are not limited to:
- Smoke & heat detection devices
- Pull stations
- Audio and Visual Notification devices such as strobes, horns, speakers, and chimes
- Control Panels for monitoring maintenance, freeze alerts, and zones
- Various other modules for connecting the devices
- Backup Power Supply
Contact Environmental Controls Fire Protection today for a free estimate.
We’ll customize a quote for your building that meets all of the required Fire Safety requirements and local fire codes. We are also an Engineered Systems Distributor for Potter Fire Alarms. We’re located in Wadsworth, Ohio, and service and install fire alarms throughout Medina, Summit, Wayne, Stark and throughout all of Ohio.
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