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Fire Alarm Systems
Since most fire deaths in the United States result from building fires, the early detection of fires and their by-products can help to significantly reduce the loss of life from a fire. Detection and alarm systems have historically been the first line of defense after an ignition has occurred. Smoke inhalation of toxic gases account for the majority of fire-related deaths, and most fires that kill or injure children are residential fires.
For the successful furnishing of a fire detection and alarm system, NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code working in conjunction with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code must be strictly adhered to. These documents, particularly with Article 760 on wiring, represent the experience and professional judgement of the members of eight technical committees that write the various chapters of NFPA 72.
Fire Alarm Inspections
The foundation of all inspections, testing, and maintenance programs should be based on the concepts of reliability and prediction. Next, the types of electrical components that makeup the fire alarm system are evaluated. These two subjects form the basis of an inspections, testing, and maintenance program's requirements and its scheduling.
Fire alarm systems are electrical systems designed to sense a fire and alert the appropriate personnel as well as provide a remedial response, such as activation of extinguishing systems or devices designed to intensify the compartmentalization of the fire.
Smoke Detector Inspections
Most fire deaths in the United States are the result of building fires, with almost half of all house fires occurring in homes without working smoke alarms. Smoke inhalation of toxic gases account for the majority of these deaths.
Smoke alarms are inexpensive, can alert you of fire if you are asleep or busy, give extra warning time when you are awake, and can greatly improve your chances of survival in a fire-related event.
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code mandates that smoke detectors undergo testing at least annually to ensure that smoke entry into the sensing chamber will illicit an alarm response, and is within its listed and marked sensitivity range. Functional tests are conducted according to the manufacturer's published instructions. Control capability shall remain operable even if all initiating devices connected to the same circuit are in alarm state.
Emergency Light Inspections
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code requires that emergency lighting be provided in many occupancies with artificial lighting furnished for normal use. The means of egress shall be illuminated so that people can safely exit the building.
Failure of electrical supply, the opening of a circuit breaker or fuse, accidental switching, etc. should result in automatic emergency lighting operation.
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code gives instruction for the layout and installation of emergency lighting. Exits and pathways must be identified and directional exit signs are required where the direction to the nearest exit is not immediately apparent. Characteristics of the occupant must also come into consideration when installing emergency lighting systems.
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