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    Similarities Between Annunciator and Control Panel

    The following excerpt is from this article "The Difference Between a Fire Alarm Annunciator and a Control Panel" at https://pavion.com/resource/the-difference-between-a-fire-alarm-annunciator-and-a-control-panel/ Similarities Between Annunciator and Control Panel Both the fire alarm annunciator...
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • annuciator panel control panel fire alarm
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada
  2. S

    Single stage fire alarm system sending alert signal

    The following is from Builder Tips published by City of Markham, Ontario. It looks to me that the modified single stage fire alarm system has the functionality of sending alert signal, it's pretty much acting as or similar to a two-stage system, am I correct? This is a screenshot of the...
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • alert fire alarm single stage two-stage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada
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    Does IBC require occupant notification in an S-1 or S-2 parking garage?

    2015 ICC codes are applicable and the garage type in question is a non-high-rise, multi-level free standing public parking garage; enclosed or unenclosed doesn't matter. Theres no section in 907 for S occupancies and 406.6 doesn't have any requirements for a fire alarm system. I'm racking my...
  4. HauckArch

    Include outdoor space in total occupant load

    2019 California Fire Code §907.2.1 Should the occupant of an outdoor patio space be added to the indoor occupant load when determining the 300 occupant threshold requiring a manual fire alarm system with occupant notification if the patio has it's own two exits that lead directly to a public...
  5. eyan50495

    Fire Alarms on Wood TJI Ceiling (Exposed)

    Hi All I am trying to determine the fire alarm requirement for a composite wood joist (TJI / Glulam) ceiling. Ceiling height is 12' floor to floor with 24" TJIs. Although I have an answer from the local fire alarm contractor and know that our county fire marshal points to NFPA 72, I still want...
  6. LGreene

    Emergency Control Function Interface Devices

    I don't get into NFPA 72 too much, so I'm hoping someone can help me with this question. Some access control systems for doors are required to be connected to the fire alarm system. For example, when a door has an electromagnetic lock that is released by a sensor which detects an approaching...
    • LGreene
    • Thread
    • electrified hardware emergency control function interface fire alarm nfpa 72
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Door & Hardware Forum
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