Commercial and industrial Fire Detection Systems are very sophisticated. Not only do they detect a fire, they notify the fire department and tell them where the fire is located. They can even turn on sprinklers to minimize the fire damage. Industrial and commercial buildings can be quite large. They can also be filled with a variety of flammable and noxious chemicals. It can be difficult for fire-fighters to determine the exact location of a fire in a building standing on the outside. The fire detection system can be designed with a series of zones. That will allow the fire-fighters to know the location. They will also have an idea of what type of fire they are dealing with.
Not every fire should be doused with water. Foam and other chemicals should be used to snuff out certain types of fire. Many commercial buildings have firewalls within them to keep a fire from spreading. Fire doors can also used to prevent the fire from moving quickly through a building. The same security cameras that prevent employee theft can be used by the fire department to see the status of the fire in real time.
Many local building and fire codes require that the business owner notify the fire department if flammable, explosive or poisonous materials are stored on the site. Fire Detection Systems have to be built to handle these materials. Usually the fire department reviews and approves the system. When a fire breaks out, they have a good idea of how difficult it will be to put out. They also know if they should evacuate nearby businesses and homes and how large the evacuation zone needs to be.
Even if local fire codes don’t require a robust system and notification plan, a business’s insurance company might. Having the proper fire detection system in place can reduce insurance premiums. If the fire erupts in an area secured by a keypad access system, it will be easy to figure out which person was in the room prior to the fire. Intell-tech Security Systems is a company that designs these type of systems. Business owners can contact them for more information. Or click here.
