I need to know what can be done to lessen the number of false fire alarms?
2006-07-23 19:04:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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 08:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You mean smoke detectors? "Where there's fire, there's smoke." Smoke gives fire alarm. There's no such thing as a false alarm unless you push the button. Smoke detector only detects smoke, not fire. So even if it makes the alarm noise, there might not be any fire but only smoke and that is the false FIRE alarm. Try to blow out a match under the smoke detector. What's there to research about?
2006-07-24 06:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by whitecusp8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEMA published a document that would be a perfect resource for your paper. For some reason, Yahoo Answers won't display the whole hyperlink to the document.
Do a "google search" for:
quality informational guide for automatic fire detection and alarm systems NEMA
Then select the search result which is a PDF file to download the document.
Good Luck with your paper.
2006-07-27 02:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit smoking under the monitor
2006-07-24 02:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by sillyredhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better technology and less jerky people
2006-07-24 02:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Gravy Czar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋