Fire Alarm Systems A Reference Manual by Canadian Fire Alarm Association. A Module of the CFAA Fire Alarm Technology Program. Fire alarm systems continue to be a major element for life safety in buildings. The subject of fire alarm systems is a unique discipline that has evolved with technological advances and is also linked with the legal requirements of Codes and Standards. The text has been written in a manner suited to readers with diverse backgrounds who desire a better understanding of fire alarm systems in terms of design, installation, inspection, and testing.
Table of Contents Fire Alarm Systems
- Chapter 1: Fire Alarm Systems – An Overview
- Chapter 2: Manual Stations
- Chapter 3: Fire Detectors
- Chapter 4: Heat-Actuated Fire Detectors
- Chapter 5: Smoke-Actuated Fire Detectors
- Chapter 6: Audible And Visible Signalling Devices
- Fire Engineering and emergency planning
- Chapter 7: Control Equipment
- Chapter 8: System Operational Principles
- Chapter 9: Distributed Processing Systems
- Chapter 10: Interface with Other Systems
- Chapter 11: Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
- Chapter 12: Verifications
- Chapter 13: Inspection and Testing, and Maintenance