tailieunhanh - Ebook Smart building systems for architects, owners and builders: Part 2

Part 2 book "Smart building systems for architects, owners and builders" includes content: Fire alarm and mass notification systems; voice networks and distributed antenna systems; data networks; facility management systems; design, construction, and renovations; the economics of smart buildings; audio visual systems; network integration, energy and sustainability; case studies. | Fire Alarm and Mass Chapter 9 Notification Systems Overview Fire alarm systems are the primary life safety system for every building. Prop- erly deployed a fire alarm system reduces the probability of injury or loss of life and limits damage due to fire smoke heat and other factors. Because of their criticality the codes regulations and standards affecting the design and installation of fire alarm systems are wide ranging and detailed. Their design and installation must involve qualified licensed experienced professionals and more important the coordination and approval of the local authority hav- ing jurisdiction AHJ . 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Doi 104 Smart Building Systems for Architects Owners and Builders The two main organization addressing codes and standards for fire alarm systems are the National Fire Protection Association NFPA and Underwri- ters Laboratories UL . NFPA 70 72 and 101 address the National Electrical Code National Fire Alarm Code and Life Safety Code respectively. The National Fire Alarm Code addresses system design location of devices testing procedures performance requirements and maintenance procedures. The National Electrical Code covers the equipment and wiring of fire alarm systems. The Life Safety Code covers more than buildings per se as it identifies construction protection and occupancy features necessary for life safety. Underwriters Laboratories is an independent product safety certification organization that tests products and writes safety standards for fire alarm sys- tem components such as control panels smoke detecting heads horns and pull stations. Even given their life safety nature fire alarm systems are starting to utilize IP-based functionality and should be integrated with other systems within a smart building. The integration to other systems plays a critical role in mini- mizing the effects of the fire. A fire alarm system will initiate .