Fire alarms installed throughout a building – are meant to be a first line of defense in protecting the lives of those within. Installed professionally, fire alarms work in tandem as a complex network dedicated to detecting danger in the form of smoke and fire. But just as important as the alarms themselves is the manner in which they are installed. In order to ensure the utmost efficiency and safety measures, it is imperative that a professionally licensed engineer complete a comprehensive fire alarm design.
We all know that a fire alarm is used to detect smoke or heat in the form of fire and alert us to the danger so that we may vacate the presences in enough time to secure our safety. A fire alarm design takes into account the layout of the building including number of levels, heat sources, and exits; and it also considers the level of complexity required for each particular building. For instance, a single family home will require a far less involved fire alarm design that a multi-tiered sporting arena. In a large public building additional fire safety features will be required such as ceiling sprinkler systems and elaborate communications devices that are...