Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Helpful Tips On Improving Fire Security In San Diego

By Mark Mahaffey


According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2011 there were "1,389,500 fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,005 civilian deaths, 17,500 civilian injuries, and $11.7 billion in property damage." Recognizing this threat to both people and facilities, increasing numbers of organizations in San Diego are including fire alarm systems in their security and life safety infrastructure.

In order to set up an effective fire security in San Diego, you must make sure that there are several key components present within your system. One of the most important is the system's capability to speedily alert people that there is a fire present. This can be done with strobe lights if some people in the building have hearing problems. It can also be done with loud alarms. The purpose is to make sure that everyone can quickly evacuate and get to safety.

But up-to-date fire security in San Diego can even do more than just alert people that a fire is underway. For example, it is possible to install a system that is so sophisticated that it can show the exact spot where the fire has broken out. This information can help fire fighters do a much more effective job at controlling the fire.

The intelligence of smoke detectors has grown as well. For example, the technology now exists that enables some detectors to be able to distinguish between the particles of smoke and the particles within dust and steam. This can decrease the number of false alarms that happen in both homes and businesses. Not only does this cut down on the annoyance of such false alarms, but it can also save money.

A networked fire alarm system can not only warn of the fire, it can even slow its progression. Today's integrated approach provides connection between the fire alarm system, building management system and access control system that can allow for quicker shutdown of critical systems that can potentially increase the spread of fire.

Each of these benefits (the ability to warn occupants quickly, the ability to pinpoint exactly where the fire is and the ability to slow down the spread of the fire) are valuable in both home and business security systems. As you create your fire security in San Diego, keep these important features in mind.




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