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Fire Alarm Control Panels Series Series 52626 Rev: 52626:C6 15-051 Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi- automatic fire alarm system made up of smoke etc.). heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifi- detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm capability provide early warning of a developing fire. when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined a system, however, does not assure protection against or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec- damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested emergency communication system made up of least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life detectors are designed to protect property, not life. communication system that may include an autonomous unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice commu- Smoke detectors must be installed in the same and other various interoperable communication meth- as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for broadcast a mass notification message. Such a connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, however, does not assure protection against property and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel- or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event. fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its abil- to report a fire. Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat be located throughout a protected premises following warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire and displays may not alert people if these devices Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or State and local codes, and the located on another floor of a building. Any warning device contained in the Guide for Proper Use of fail to alert people with a disability or those who have Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note all installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// A study by the Federal An emergency communication system may take priority over Management Agency (an agency of the United government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are to provide early warning against fire, they do not warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not for a variety of reasons: detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor basement fire. of combustion or from a developing fire not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is property owner responsibility to conduct fire drills and training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm sig- rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause or permanent hearing loss. requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis- V
Fire Alarm Control Panels Series Series 52626 Rev: 52626:C6 15-051 Alarm & Emergency Communication System Limitations a life safety system may lower insurance rates, it is not a substitute for life and property insurance! by escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materi- automatic fire alarm system made up of smoke etc.). heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible warning and a fire alarm control panel (FACP) with remote notifi- detectors do not sense particles of combustion and alarm capability provide early warning of a developing fire. when heat on their sensors increases at a predetermined a system, however, does not assure protection against or reaches a predetermined level. Rate-of-rise heat detec- damage or loss of life resulting from a fire. may be subject to reduced sensitivity over time. For this the rate-of-rise feature of each detector should be tested emergency communication system made up of least once per year by a qualified fire protection specialist. automatic fire alarm system (as described above) and a life detectors are designed to protect property, not life. communication system that may include an autonomous unit (ACU), local operating console (LOC), voice commu- Smoke detectors must be installed in the same and other various interoperable communication meth- as the control panel and in rooms used by the system for broadcast a mass notification message. Such a connection of alarm transmission wiring, communications, however, does not assure protection against property and/or power. If detectors are not so located, a devel- or loss of life resulting from a fire or life safety event. fire may damage the alarm system, compromising its abil- to report a fire. Manufacturer recommends that smoke and/or heat be located throughout a protected premises following warning devices such as bells, horns, strobes, recommendations of the current edition of the National Fire and displays may not alert people if these devices Association Standard 72 (NFPA 72), manufacturer located on the other side of closed or partly open doors or State and local codes, and the located on another floor of a building. Any warning device contained in the Guide for Proper Use of fail to alert people with a disability or those who have Smoke Detectors, which is made available at no charge consumed drugs, alcohol, or medication. Please note all installing dealers. This document can be found at http:// A study by the Federal An emergency communication system may take priority over Management Agency (an agency of the United government) indicated that smoke detectors may not go in as many as 35% of all fires. While fire alarm systems are to provide early warning against fire, they do not warning or protection against fire. A fire alarm system not provide timely or adequate warning, or simply may not for a variety of reasons: detectors may not sense fire where smoke cannot the detectors such as in chimneys, in or behind walls, on or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may not sense a fire on another level or floor of a building. second-floor detector, for example, may not sense a first-floor basement fire. of combustion or from a developing fire not reach the sensing chambers of smoke detectors Barriers such as closed or partially closed doors, walls, chim- even wet or humid areas may inhibit particle or smoke fire alarm signal, do not respond to or comprehend the of the signal. Audible devices, such as horns and can have different tonal patterns and frequencies. It is property owner responsibility to conduct fire drills and training exercises to make people aware of fire alarm and instruct them on the proper reaction to alarm sig- rare instances, the sounding of a warning device can cause or permanent hearing loss. requirements as defined by NFPA, local codes, and Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Studies have shown that certain people, even when they hear Language and instructional requirements must be clearly dis- V