Fire Detection Systems & Emergency Warning & Evacuation Systems
Fire & Smoke detection systems are intended to detect fire and combustion products in an emergency situation and alert building occupants to initiate evacuation and to notify the Fire Brigade that a fire situation either exists or potentially may exist within the building.
In general terms, these systems consist of Detection Devices such as Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors and Pull Stations, plus Audible Alarm Devices such as Bells, Horns or Speakers in the case of Voice Communication Systems.
The Australian Fire Code mandates that regular Annual Inspection, Repair and Maintenance on the Fire Alarm & Emergency Voice Communication Systems be completed by suitably qualified firms and technicians.
As required under the Australian Fire Code, Armidale Fire& Safety is staffed with Certified Technicians.
Our internal training and education program ensures that our field staff are constantly retrained and made aware of any changes or additions to the codes that affect this division.
Armidale Fire & Safety also provides complete annual Inspection & testing, as well as remedial repair work to correct deficiencies in existing fire and smoke alarm systems, plus 24/7 emergency service calls.
Emergency Warning and Evacuation Systems are designed to facilitate the orderly evacuation of a building in the event of an emergency. The system is comprised of speakers, special phone points and break-glass alarms distributed throughout a building or site. The central panel allows the Chief Warden or Fire Authority to manage the evacuation process.
The evacuation system is triggered either by a connected fire alarm panel (having detected smoke), or by a person activating the break-glass alarm. An automatic evacuation process will then proceed via a series of warning sirens sounding in relevant areas.
Appropriate training of wardens is required to manage the evacuation of people during this time.
Armidale Fire & Safety supply, install, service, test and maintain evacuation systems, as well as providing appropriate training services.