Every year lives are lost, millions of man hours are wasted, and tons of smoke pollution and toxic gases are poured out into the environment due to the destruction caused by fire. Fires are not only responsible for the loss of life, but also the loss of jobs, valuable assets, and damage to the environment!
The earlier a fire condition is detected, the quicker someone can respond and possibly extinguish it before it grows out of control with devastating consequences.
Every minute that a fire is allowed to progress, it doubles in size! Time is of the essence - electronic fire detection systems can buy us that time if they are designed, installed and maintained according to the relevant standards.
The best form of fire detection known to man is his nose. When this sensory organ is asleep or not there, he needs assistance, hence electronic fire detection systems. They are designed to detect fire conditions, alert the occupants to an impending life-threatening condition and in some cases automatically extinguish the threat.
Many systems currently installed or being installed today do not comply to local national standards and as a result may not function as the manufacturer or specifier originally designed them to function. This may result in the system being rendered useless whereas, as an asset, it should add the necessary value and provide the expected return on investment that is anticipated from a well designed, properly installed, and well maintained fire detection and alarm system.
The most important aspect of fire detection and protection systems is that THEY MUST WORK IN AN EMERGENCY!
The best form of smoke detection known to man.......
THE HUMAN NOSE
Why are fire detection & alarm systems required?
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