Do you live or work in a high-rise building such as an apartment building, hotel or hospital? When you have many floors in a building, fire alarm systems can be more complex than if there was just one or two floors full of rooms.
The Complexities of Fire Alarm Systems for High Rise Buildings
Designs for commercial fire alarm systems for high-rise buildings can be complex. Obviously, effective and efficient systems are important… and today’s modern-day equipment helps with that, utilizing code compliant systems incorporating the latest CAD (computer-assisted design) technology.
When considering commercial fire alarm systems for high-rise buildings, it’s a good idea to have experts use technology to help determine the types and number of detectors and alarms needed for multiple floors. Other things to consider include fire suppression monitoring and evacuation routes. Today’s design needs to meet or exceed all elements of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and local code requirements.
What’s a good brand to choose for your commercial fire alarm system for a high-rise? Honeywell is excellent. Their fire alarm control panels offer one/two way voice, addressable and conventional controls. Designed with ultra-sensitive smoke detection and digital voice command evacuation systems, Honeywell panels and products are great for high-rises.
There are many components to commercial fire alarm systems, including initiating devices (pull stations, waterflow monitors, sensor-activated detectors) and notification devices (audible alarms, visual alerts using flashing lights, speakers). Additionally, high-rise buildings often utilize gas detection systems, emergency elevator recall systems, smoke detection within air ducts, and emergency door holders.
Life Safety Consultants of Palm Coast, Florida, can help you with choosing the best commercial fire alarm system for your high-rise building. Life Safety Consultants can also connect you with commercial replacement fire alarm parts for your current system(s). Please call 1-888-557-0558 for more info or use the online contact page here.
