When is a fire indicator panel required

All training required for site managers on the operation of the Fire Alarm system can be provided by us. The size of the system will be dictated by the size of the building; Fire Safe ANZ can service and install any size of system required. Some frequently encountered faults with the Fire Indicator Panels are usually based around lack of maintenance.

This includes lack of maintenance to the panels themselves and to the detectors, which should be tested bi-annually to avoid faults. Other faults may be due to detectors not being cleaned correctly, or not being cleaned at all. The panel unit can monitor the air flow through smoke detectors to check for dust contamination that could lead to false activation. Wireless fire panels are also available as a subset of addressable alarm panels and are used typically in situations where wiring up a system is not suitable or practical.

Devices can be connected remotely back to the central control. Typical system features on the panel System reset — this allows the system to be manually reset after an alarm. This should stop the alarm from sounding, providing conditions have returned to normal. If there is still smoke etc. Silencer — stops the alarm from sounding, so that emergency workers can communicate once inside a building after evacuation. Can also be used when testing the system discretely.

Drill — special drill feature, so that a fire drill can be carried out without an automatic notification being sent to the fire brigade. Pre-alarm — a stage of alert that suggests there may be a potential fire, before a full scale activation of the system occurs. This reduces false alarms as investigations can be carried out prior to the alarm sounding. The conventional fire panel is installed in different zones—such as the first floor, second floor, etc. The newer type of fire panel is called an addressable panel.

This system runs off modern technology, since it features a microprocessor that sends data from devices in the building to the panel, rather than just sensing changes in electrical currents. This makes it easy to locate the device that has sent signals to the fire panel. You can stick with a basic fire panel that will sound an alarm and call the fire department if you already have a sophisticated system in place, such as sprinklers throughout the building.

You will also need to consider if the fire panel you want can handle the needs of your building. It has to support the number of devices and zones in the structure, and it needs to be compatible with any alarms, smoke detectors and other safety devices your building already has.

Fire alarm panels are activated in different ways; they may consist of smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors and manual break glass points. Upon the activation of an alarm, the system will activate and tones and sirens will commence, directing the occupants of a building to evacuate.

Some fire alarm panels may be connected to a monitoring device which will contact the fire brigade. A conventional fire alarm panel organises it detectors actuating devices into zones which are monitored by the fire alarm panel. When a detector registers an alarm, that zone will be considered to be in alarm, giving you an indication of what area of the building the fire is located.