Fire alarm system

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Fire alarm system

If you are the owner of a facility or institution, you are well aware of the importance of safety and protecting lives and property. In a world full of challenges and risks, a fire alarm system is one of the key measures to ensure the safety of your employees and company while reducing potential losses.

The fire alarm system is one of our essential services at El-Dawlia Company, through which we help institutions maintain the security and safety of their property and staff. What exactly is a fire alarm system in facilities, and what are its different types? Let’s find out—follow along.

What is a Fire Alarm System?

A fire alarm system in facilities is a unit composed of several devices that use visual and audible signals to warn people of the potential presence of fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide in the coverage area. The tasks performed by a fire alarm system include:

Limiting the spread of fire by controlling ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Can report fires by communicating with the fire control center.
Controlling elevators to assist in evacuating the building as quickly as possible.
Controlling doors to prevent people from heading toward the fire.

Types and Importance of Fire Alarm Devices

Fire alarm devices are classified into two main types:

1. Manual Fire Alarm Systems

This system requires human intervention, where an individual must break the protective glass cover and press the alarm button to send a signal to the control panel, warning of a fire. It is usually connected to a separate power source to ensure functionality during power outages.

2. Automatic Fire Alarm Systems

It automatically detects the presence of a fire and triggers an audible or visual alarm through sensors. It is commonly used in large buildings such as companies, factories, airports, and public facilities, and includes the following types:

Heat Detector: Used for early fire detection by triggering an alarm when a rise in temperature indicates a potential fire.
Photoelectric Smoke Detector: Uses light or laser to detect smoke and trigger a fire alarm; effective for detecting black smoke.
Ionization Smoke Detector: Detects smoke resulting from carbon-based fires.
Photoelectric-Ionization Smoke Detector: Combines the features of both photoelectric and ionization detectors for highly effective and rapid fire detection.

How do I turn off a fire alarm?

One important aspect is knowing how to turn off the fire alarm, which is done by pressing the button on the alarm device according to the instructions. If there is more than one button, press the button labeled “Silence.”