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Electronic sounders offer better sound penetration than fire alarm bells and are available in different configurations with varying sound output levels and tones.
It is an important basic British Standard requirement that all fire alarm sounders in premises should have similar sound characteristics which should be distinctive and unambiguous- it is therefore non-compliant for a fire alarm system to incorporate a mixture of bells and sounders.
Fire alarm sounders are available in standalone wall mounting versions or under base versions which combine with a fire detector to provide a minimalistic appearance.
The under base type sounders, generally classified as “room type” are increasingly popular and are ideal for applications such as hotel bedrooms where the British Standard requires that a minimum sound level of 75dB should be achieved at the bed head in order to awake sleeping persons.
The British Standard recommends that fire alarm systems should be tested on a weekly basis by the user. The purpose of the test is to familiarise staff with the fire alarm tone and also to ensure that the fire alarm is audible throughout the building.
Fixfire® offers Self-CheckTM technology on its range of analogue addressable fire alarm sounders. During every activation of the fire alarm system, the integral miniature microphone within each Self-CheckTM sounder listens to ensure that the sound element is functioning correctly. In the event of a failure, the control panel will report a fault indicating the self-check sounder location.
This revolutionary breakthrough means that every weekly test the system is automatically and comprehensive verifying sound operation. Clever?….we think it is!
Fire alarm sounders can be subject to vandalism and Fixfire® provides a range of anti-tamper products to ensure that this essential life safety equipment is protected at all times.
KeyCall® is a revolutionary patent-granted Key Operated Fire Alarm Activation Device which has been developed specifically for ‘approved’ applications where standard fire alarm call points would be vulnerable to abuse. Developed by Fixfire® in response to growing demand from the Mental Health Care sector, KeyCall® is a revolutionary one-piece analogue addressable key operated manual call point.
Compatible with a wide range of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems.
KeyCall® accepts a Euro-Profile style cylinder
Typically suited/keyed-alike cylinders are fitted so that authorised persons can activate KeyCall® using their standard door key.
Key ‘Click-latch’ mechanism ensures key ‘latches’ in correct position to activate Fire Alarm System.
Anti-ligature low-profile flush-mounting design.
Neat minimalistic one piece construction incorporating Fire Alarm interface module.
Red fire indicator illuminates when KeyCall® is activated.
Compatible with a wide range of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
Applications include:
- Prisons
- Mental Healthcare
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
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Addressable Alarm Sounder
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British Standard Design requirements...
- Install AFD to voids greater than 800mm
- Treat downward projections exceeding 10% of the void depth as wall
BS5839-Part 1:2013 states:
22.2d) If the system Category is such that automatic fire detection should be provided in any area that contains a horizontal void of 800 mm or more in height, automatic fire detection should also be provided in the void.
22.3j) Ceiling obstructions, such as structural beams, deeper than 10% of the overall ceiling height should be treated as walls [see Figure 10a)]. NOTE 10 Within horizontal voids, beams or obstructions that are deeper than 10% of the overall depth of the void regardless of whether the void is above the ceiling or below the floor, ought to be treated as walls that subdivide the void.
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Electronic sounders offer better sound penetration than fire alarm bells and are available in different configurations with varying sound output levels and tones.
It is an important basic British Standard requirement that all fire alarm sounders in premises should have similar sound characteristics which should be distinctive and unambiguous- it is therefore non-compliant for a fire alarm system to incorporate a mixture of bells and sounders.
Fire alarm sounders are available in standalone wall mounting versions or under base versions which combine with a fire detector to provide a minimalistic appearance.
The under base type sounders, generally classified as “room type” are increasingly popular and are ideal for applications such as hotel bedrooms where the British Standard requires that a minimum sound level of 75dB should be achieved at the bed head in order to awake sleeping persons.
The British Standard recommends that fire alarm systems should be tested on a weekly basis by the user. The purpose of the test is to familiarise staff with the fire alarm tone and also to ensure that the fire alarm is audible throughout the building.
Fixfire® offers Self-CheckTM technology on its range of analogue addressable fire alarm sounders. During every activation of the fire alarm system, the integral miniature microphone within each Self-CheckTM sounder listens to ensure that the sound element is functioning correctly. In the event of a failure, the control panel will report a fault indicating the self-check sounder location.
This revolutionary breakthrough means that every weekly test the system is automatically and comprehensive verifying sound operation. Clever?….we think it is!
Fire alarm sounders can be subject to vandalism and Fixfire® provides a range of anti-tamper products to ensure that this essential life safety equipment is protected at all times.
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