what are some things you suggest can be done to lessen the number of false fire alarms?
2006-07-23 17:39:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
im doing a paper IN my fire safety education -.-
I NEED INFORMATION!!!
2006-07-23 18:20:01 · update #1
1. Insure alarm systems have had proper maintenance. Smoke Detectors on alarm system should be sensitivity tested at regular intervals, system functions should be checked annually.
2. Stop having "duct detectors" trip the main panel as an "alarm" when they should, at most, report in as a "supervisory condition."
3. Install tamper covers over pull stations in locations that have proved to be a problem, such as schools, day cares, etc. Add signs about fines for miss-use of systems. In extreme cases, tamper dye can be added to the cover.
4. If the system is capable of alarm verification, has the feature been enabled? If it's not capable, consider upgrading it to a system that is capable.
5. Have the fire dept. implement a "false alarm fine" for repeat offenders. It may encourage proper system maintenance and upgrades where needed.
6. Take a serious look at "nuisance" devices on alarm systems. Is it really the most intelligent move to have a smoke detector in front the elevator on a parking deck? It seems to trip every few days. Hmmm, I wonder why? Car exhaust maybe? Maybe a heat detector would work better in that application?
Just a few ideas to chew on.
2006-07-24 08:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NEMA published a document that would be a perfect resource for your paper.
It's titled "Quality Informational Guide for Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems."
http://www.wheelockinc.com/literature/QualityGuideFireAlarmSystems.pdf
Good Luck with your paper.
2006-07-26 19:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You propose smoke detectors? "the position there is fireplace, there is smoke." Smoke supplies fireplace alarm. there is not any such ingredient as a pretend alarm except you push the button. Smoke detector purely detects smoke, no longer fireplace. So although if it makes the alarm noise, there may no longer be any fireplace yet purely smoke and that is the pretend fireplace alarm. attempt to blow out a tournament less than the smoke detector. what's there to analyze about?
2016-10-15 03:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, fire safety education programs?
2006-07-23 18:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by lemonlimeemt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried talking to the firemen themselves to see what their ideas are?
2006-07-23 22:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by swanlen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋