FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN INTERIOR DESIGN

FAS are essential safety components in a building that serve as early warning system to detect and alert
occupants in event of fire. FAS ARCHITECTURE
NEED FOR FAS
- Safety of occupants
- Compliance with regulations to avoid legal obligation
- Spatial planning to ensure optimal coverage
- Seamless integration with design scheme and BMS

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FIRE

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FLAME
- CONVENTIONAL FAS: detectors and MCPs are divided into zones, each zone is
further connected to a specific circuit on control panel which can identify the
COMPONENTS OF FAS zone in case of fire but cannot pinpoint exact location of alarm
- ADDRESSABLE FAS: allows each detector, MCP and connected devices to have
unique address and helps in identifying exact location of alarm
COMPONENTS OF FACP - HYBRID FAS: combine features of both offering scalability and flexibility. Suitable
- MAIN PANEL: receive signals from detectors, initiate alarm, for retrofitting or phased upgrades.
communicate with system components
- POWER SUPPLY: provide electric power for continuous operation
- INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE: integrate detectors, MCP, notification
appliances into FAS
- DESIGN CONSIDEERATION FOR EFFECTIVE FAS
USER INTERFACE: include display, button, indicators for system - ACCESSIBILITY & VISIBILITY: ensure clear visibility for monitoring and
monitoring and control
- operation
COMMUNICATION MODULE: for communication with external - INTEGRATION WITH INTERIOR AESTHETICS: minimize visual impact on design
system/BMS/emergency coordination -
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: install panel in suitable location & provide
BATTERY BACKUP: ensure continued operation in case of power
adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
failure -
- REDUNDANCY & RELIABILITY: ensure continuous operation & minimize
CONTROL LOGIC: Executes algorithm to activate appropriate
system failure.
FIRE SENSORS AND DETECTORS response - COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS: comply with standard codes to avoid legal
matters
APPLICATION & SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FIRE SENSORS AND DETECTORS
- FUTURE EXPANSION & FLEXIBILLITY: consider scalability & compatibility with
- SMOKE DETECTOR: Application is ideal for detecting smouldering fires, fast-flaming
emergency technologies
fires caused by paper/ wood etc for enclosed spaces, corridors, halls etc. Selection
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATION: coordinate placement of control
criteria should consider factors like sensitivity to false alarm, type of space,
panels for quick identification of alarm locations & efficient evacuation
maintenance requirement, power source.
- HEAT DETECTOR: Application is suitable for environment with high level of dust or
fumes like kitchen, garages, industrial facilities. Selection criteria should consider NOTE:
ambient conditions, temperature range, response time, location specific factors.
- FLAME DETECTORS: Application is suitable for environment where traditional smoke or N F P A 7 2 A , B S 5 8 3 9 , I S C O D E S T O B E S T R I C T LY F O L L O W E D
heat detectors may not be suitable due to high air velocity, dust, smoke etc like aircraft F O R D E S I G N I N G , I N S TA L L AT I O N , T E S T I N G A N D
hangars, oil refineries, power plants. Selection criteria should consider factors like type
of fuel which can be involved in fire, distance from potential fire, ambient lighting MAINTENANCE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
condition, potential sources of false alarm.