COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

PARK Security Systems provides top of the line commercial fire alarm systems from DMP to protect your employees and property.

Choosing A Fire Alarm For Your Business

In addition to protecting your assets, employees, and commercial property from security threats, you’ll also want to safeguard against other dangers like fire. A commercial fire alarm system is a crucial component of any business, small or large. Each property and building is unique, with specific concerns that relate to the site, the size of the business, and the kinds of protections needed. You’ll want to invest in a fire alarm system that provides the earliest possible warning to minimize loss of property and danger to employees in the event of a serious fire.

It's not just about installing a modern, up to date commercial fire system. It’s also about maintaining it, keeping the system up to code, testing it per fire code, and ensuring vital components get replaced as recommended.

You’re probably most familiar with residential fire alarms that involve a few smoke detectors, but commercial fire systems are more complicated. Let’s look at how these systems work and then discuss the types of alarms and the features you should look for in a commercial fire system.

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How Do Fire Alarm Systems Work?

How do Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Work?

The heart of a fire alarm system is the control panel or brain of the system. And much like a security system, it coordinates components and responds swiftly to triggered sensors. Detection devices or sensors come in a variety of forms, including straight-forward smoke detectors or more sophisticated sensing equipment that can combine other functions. Detection devices are designed to identify the presence of smoke or particles of combustion. Some commercial fire systems also have alarm notification devices such as annunciators, sounders, speakers, horns, and strobe lights that inform occupants that a fire condition exists.

When even a small amount of intense heat or flame is detected, commercial fire systems can automatically transmit a signal to the main panel which will cause the system to sound devices such as a horn or bell. That alarm signal is then communicated to an on-site or off-site monitoring center to verify the alarm and dispatch authorities swiftly. Some of the more modern systems can give specific coordinates regarding where the fire was detected.

Commercial fire alarm systems often require plans, permits and inspections to ensure the components are installed according to the latest fire safety codes. Therefore, it’s recommended that these complex systems are installed by specialists in the commercial fire system industry.

Types of Commercial Fire Alarms

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Automatic or Manual Fire Alarms

These types of alarms are precisely what they sound like- devices that deploy warnings of risk. Automatic fire alarms send an audio or visual alert when a fire is detected to the occupants of the building. Manual fire alarms, such as pull stations, are triggered by occupants of the building when a fire is suspected.

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Conventional vs. Addressable vs. Hybrid Alarms

Conventional or traditional fire alarms have been around for many years and are normally better suited for smaller buildings. Addressable fire alarms, however, are considered more intuitive. They allow you to pinpoint exactly which device has been activated. Hybrid alarms, as the name suggests, is a combination of the two approaches.

 
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Wireless or Radio Fire Alarms

These fire alarms are especially helpful for larger buildings or multi-site commercial properties where signals may need to travel a long distance and hardwiring would be impractical. By installing multiple RF devices a mesh network is created, saving both time and money.

 
VESDA Fire Alarm

VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus)

These types of fire detection systems involve continually sampling the air rather than just relying on smoke detection. They provide an earlier warning in buildings like theaters, jails, or concert venues where evacuation may take longer.

 

Available Features & Options

  • Voice Evacuation

    In addition to audio and visual notification, fire systems can also have audio instructions that inform building occupants that a fire is in progress and they need to evacuate immediately. Voice evacuation is normally required in assembly halls, educational facilities, and larger buildings with many occupants.

     
  • Fire System Monitoring

    Commercial fire alarms are one of the security measures you’ll want to connect to 24/7 monitoring. That way, if an alarm is triggered, the source of the fire can be quickly identified and authorities dispatched swiftly to ensure minimal loss of property.

     
  • Emergency Door Release

    When an alarm is triggered, some commercial fire systems will automatically unlock emergency doors in the zone where the fire is detected.

     
  • Gas Monitoring

    Some commercial fire systems also integrate the detection of poisonous gasses like carbon monoxide, triggering alarms when a certain threshold of safety for omissions has been breached.

Benefits of Commercial Fire Alarm Installation

One of the obvious benefits to a fire system is the early warning you’ll receive that allows you to dispatch authorities swiftly and prevent property loss or loss of life. But there are also other benefits that should be part of the decision about investing in a commercial fire alarm system and installation.

Employee Safety

Employee Safety

Of course, the primary function of an alarm system is to provide the early warning necessary to evacuate the building safely.

 
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Minimize Destruction

Commercial fire systems enable building owners to protect their investment. When a fire alarm occurs, dispatchers will immediately notify the local fire department so that damage is minimized.

 
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Less False Alarms

Having a certified fire alarm system that is professionally installed and maintained can cut down on false alarms, resulting in less disruption to your business and avoiding costly fines.

 
 
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Save Money

While commercial fire systems certainly have an up-front cost in terms of equipment and installation, they reap long-term benefits. In addition to minimizing property loss, a professional fire alarm installation can reduce insurance rates.

 

Why Choose PARK Security Systems

PARK Security Systems has experienced fire alarm technicians that work closely with local fire authorities to design, install, inspect, and maintain commercial fire systems. They stay up to date on the latest fire codes and assist in securing permits and ensuring that your business is equipped with the best fire protection available.

Fire alarm solutions from PARK Security Systems can provide vital early warning to facility managers and building owners, letting you see what’s happening in real-time and working with you to verify and dispatch authorities. PARK Security Systems will partner with your business to ensure your fire system remains up to date by periodically inspecting and maintaining your equipment.

 

 

Innovative & Reliable Commercial Fire Solutions

DMP provides customer-driven products through listening, anticipating needs, and responding quickly with innovative solutions that work.  DMP gives commercial users with network security solutions that integrate intrusion, fire, and access control into a single, effective system that's scaled and configured precisely to their needs. With DMP & PARK Security, you can help secure your business with the most reliable commercial fire alarm system.

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