Find a Qualified Fire Alarm Service Company

Find a Qualified Fire Alarm Service Company 

Maintaining your fire alarm system in good working order ready to perform in time of emergency is a matter of building safety, and even life and death.  Your fire detection and early warning system should be a top priority of building owners, and factored into regular maintenance intervals as deemed necessary by a fire systems specialist.

There are many components involved with fire safety systems, including electrical components, wiring and cables, wireless technology, smart sensors, computerized control panels, fire suppression systems, audible and visual alert devices, all of which must work in conjunction with each other and at times with auxiliary equipment such as PA System, HVAC systems etc. Remember we are discussed about Addressable panel only, conventional Fire panel is just plug & play. No need such criteria for service vendor.

Components of fire and safety systems today are technologically sophisticated, sensitive pieces of equipment that require regular inspections, testing. Maintaining a periodic inspection and testing schedule as deemed necessary by a professional fire and safety specialty firm is the best way to ensure optimum working performance of your system, and avoid costly fire system repairs. Also you need to know about your installed fire panel is easy for program or need special tools, like: software or dongle etc.

Maintenance Can Prevent Costly Fire System Repairs

Many things can go wrong with the sophisticated equipment used for fire, smoke and gas detection and early warning systems.  Electrical equipment can be sensitive to dust, dirt and debris, which can cause performance issues or left to accumulate can cause a system failure resulting in needed replacement parts. We suggest do not repair only replace. Look your Fire System either UL listed, EN listed or VDS. When you involve local repairing company they used non listed component and as a result you panel or fire component start abnormal current flow. Internal software can not recognised that electron flow and start misbehave.

The environment that your fire and safety system is installed in will have an impact on the life and performance of your system.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Guidelines detail recommended testing and inspection requirements in NFPA 72, which are the minimum requirements for compliance in most jurisdictions. Depending upon your environment, you may need a more comprehensive inspection and testing schedule to keep your system clean and operable.

The age of your fire detection system is an important consideration, as older equipment will begin to have part and component failure, and may eventually need to be replaced. If the proper maintenance is performed on a regular basis since installation, it could prolong the life of your system. Provide to your service provider all required drawings, Password, software database, work permit and 1^st time stay with them and observe there activity. Keep detailed records of all fire and safety system maintenance and inspections with your fire system manual, as this may be helpful to the technician performing repairs.

Only licensed technicians should perform work on your fire and safety detection and warning system, as these are highly sophisticated electrical components that correspond with other parts and auxiliary equipment, and should be tested with a rigorous and thorough checklist. Before involving a fire service provider you need to check. Do not involve person who don’t know and hire someone for execute service support.

1.   Industry involvement (Like: Member of sFSA, NFPA, ASIS, NSC, FSAI)

2.   Past similar work experience with Performance letter.

3.   Team person / Engineer product technical certification, if product brand are Edwards, Notifier, ESSER, Autronica, Mircom, Simplex, Schreck etc OEM certification is must. Past performance Letter also create value.

4.   Person from company should know or certified from NFPA on NFPA 72. Also know about local code standard.

5.   Some case OEM authorization (GST, Apollo, Morley etc) also create value.

1 Personnel Qualifications

1.1

System Designer.

1.1.1

Plans and specifications shall be developed in accordance with this Code by persons who are experienced in the design, application, installation, and testing of the systems.

1.1.2

State or local licensure regulations shall be followed to determine qualified personnel.

1.1.3

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualification by one or more of the following:

1. Registration, licensing, or certification by a state or local authority
2. Certification by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
3. Manufacturer's certification for the specific type and brand of system provided

1.1.4

The system designer shall be identified on the system design documents.

1.1.5

System design trainees shall be under the supervision of a qualified system designer.

1.1.6

The system designer shall provide evidence of their qualifications and/or certifications when required by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.2 System Installer

1.2.1

Installation personnel shall be qualified or shall be supervised by persons who are qualified in the installation, inspection, and testing of the systems.

1.2.2

State or local licensure regulations shall be followed to determine qualified personnel.

1.2.3

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualification by one or more of the following:

1. Registration, licensing, or certification by a state or local authority
2. Certification by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
3. Manufacturer's certification for the specific type and brand of system provided

1.2.4

System installation trainees shall be under the supervision of a qualified system installer.

1.2.5

The system installer shall provide evidence of their qualifications and/or certifications when requested by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.3 Inspection, Testing, and Service Personnel. (SIG-TMS)

1.3.1 Inspection Personnel

Inspections shall be performed by personnel who have developed competence through training and experience that are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction or meet the requirement of 1.3.4.

1.3.2  Testing Personnel

Testing personnel shall have knowledge and experience of the testing requirements contained in this Code, of the equipment being tested, and of the test methods. That knowledge and experience shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction or meet the requirement of 1.3.4.

1.3.3 Service Personnel

Service personnel shall have knowledge and experience of the maintenance and servicing requirements contained in this Code, of the equipment being serviced or maintained, and of the servicing or maintenance methods. That knowledge and experience shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction or meet the requirement of 1.3.4.

1.3.4 Means of Qualification

Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, one or more of the following:

1. Personnel who are factory trained and certified for the specific type and brand of system being serviced
2. Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
3. Personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state or local authority to perform service on systems addressed within the scope of this Code, either individually or through their affiliation with an organization
4. Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the servicing of systems within the scope of this Code

1.3.5 Programming Personnel

1.3.5.1

Personnel programming a system shall be certified by the system manufacturer.

1.3.5.2

System installation personnel shall be permitted to configure systems in the field per manufacturers' published instructions.

1.3.5.3

System end users shall be permitted to manage system operation per manufacturers' published instructions or training.

1.3.6 Evidence of Qualification

Evidence of qualifications shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction upon request.

1.4 Plans Examiners and Inspectors

1.4.1

Plans and specifications submitted for review and approval shall be reviewed by personnel who are qualified to review such plans and specifications.

1.4.2

System installations shall be inspected by personnel who are qualified to perform such inspections.

1.4.3

State or local licensure regulations shall be followed to determine qualified personnel.

1.4.4

Personnel shall provide documentation of their qualifications by one or more of the following:

1. Registration, licensing, or certification by a state or local authority
2. Meeting the requirements of NFPA 1031
3. Assignment by the authority having jurisdiction to personnel having equivalent competency with 1.4.4(1) or 1.4.4(2)

1.5 Supervising Station Operators. (SIG-SSs)

1.5.1

All operators in the supervising station shall demonstrate competence in all tasks required of them in Chapter 26 by one or more of the following:

1. Certified by the manufacturer of the receiving system or equipment or the alarm-monitoring automation system
2. *Certified by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
3. Licensed or certified by a state or local authority
4. Other training or certification approved by the authority having jurisdiction

1.5.2

Evidence of qualifications and/or certification shall be provided when requested by the authority having jurisdiction. A license or qualification listing shall be current in accordance with the requirements of the issuing authority or organization.

1.5.3

Operator trainees shall be under the direct supervision of a qualified operator until qualified as required by 1.5.1.

1.6 Public Emergency Alarm Reporting System Personnel Qualification. (SIG-PRS)

1.6.1 System Designer

1.6.1.1

Public emergency alarm reporting system plans and specifications shall be developed in accordance with this Code by persons who are qualified in the proper design, application, installation, and testing of public emergency alarm reporting systems.

1.6.1.2

The system design documents shall include the name and contact information of the system designer.

1.6.2 System Installer

Installation personnel shall be qualified in the installation, inspection, and testing of public emergency alarm reporting systems.

1.6.3 Service Personnel

Service personnel shall be qualified in the service, inspection, maintenance, and testing of public emergency alarm reporting systems.

1.6.4 Qualification

1.6.4.1

Personnel shall demonstrate qualification by being trained and certified in public emergency alarm reporting system design, installation, or service (as appropriate).

1.6.4.2

Personnel who are trained and certified for the specific type of public emergency alarm reporting system and comply with one the following shall be considered qualified:

1. Personnel who are licensed or certified by a state or local authority, if applicable
2. Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized certification organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
3. Personnel who are employed and qualified by an organization listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the design, installation, or servicing of systems within the scope of this chapter
4. Personnel who are employed and certified by an equipment manufacturer for the specific type of system

1.6.4.3

Evidence of qualifications and/or certification shall be provided when requested by the authority having jurisdiction. A license or qualification listing shall be current in accordance with the requirements of the issuing authority or organization.

High Rise Security Systems uses only licensed and field trained technicians, adhering to all NFPA guidelines with complete system design, maintenance, inspection and testing and fire system repairs. As a customer you must collect soft copy of Fire Panel database from your fire service provider along with service report in detail. If you confuse contact us today to speak with one of our highly skilled fire and safety consultants. Write us ssaintegrate@gmail.com

Integrating access control and fire systems

Integrating Access Control and Fire Detection Systems 

Most fire jurisdictions require that all doors are automatically unlocked during a fire alarm emergency to ensure a fast exit for those inside the building and a fast entry for the firefighters to do their job. This means the door locking methods (typically electric strikes or electro-magnetic locks)—that are powered and controlled by an Access Control Unit (ACU)—must be kept unlocked during a fire alarm emergency. Fire relay is key product to execute this operation.

What is a fire relay or Output Module?

A output module or control module or fire relay is a switch that sits between the fire system control panel and the power source to the door locking methods. While there are different types of fire relays and different ways to configure them, the job of a fire relay is simple: when there’s a fire alarm, the fire relay unlocks the selected doors.

In an access control system, the fire relay is typically installed inside or near the ACU, and connects the ACU to the fire alarm control panel—as shown in this diagram. Any brand Access Control System can be integrate with Fire, some brand have dedicated port on controller, someone not. You need to verify before getting order. Below arrangement we have test in our experience centre.

Installing a fire relay can be expensive. Follow these tips to get the best pricing.

Lack of a fire relay is one of the most common and expensive surprises we see during customer site surveys. If you’re working with an existing building fire system and it doesn’t already provide a fire relay, you’ll need to get a quote from your building’s fire system provider to install one. 

Unfortunately, the cost of installing a new fire relay can vary significantly. We’ve seen fire relay quotes ranging from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 8000, but there are ways to negotiate for the best pricing. It’s best to include a fire relay as part of your lease agreement with your building management company. If that’s not an option, ask them to negotiate for a fire relay with the building fire system provider on your behalf. Your building management company will likely get better pricing.

If you are building out a new space, you can make a fire relay a part of the general contractor bid so it’s included in the fire alarm system design. Similar to the building management company, your general contractor who is in a position to give repeat business to the fire system provider is more likely to obtain better pricing. Before ordering verify contractor confidence and related document.

Each every manufacture has this module or relay to operate 3rd party equipment Like: Access Control, PA system, Fire Damper, Smoke Damper, AHU etc. If you have Edwards Fire Panel, then only Edwards’s module will be work with proper programming same as Notifier, ESSER, Autronica, GST, Gent any addressable fire brand. If you are not confirm lets contacts us we will guide you free of cost. Last month in this magazine have one article “How to Find a Qualified Fire Alarm Repair Company”, read and safe your property.

As per NFPA the control outputs from a fire alarm control unit can also be sent out on a signaling line circuit (SLC) to an addressable output module, which can open or close a contact based on information sent from the fire alarm control unit on the SLC to the COMM terminals. This is beneficial because multiple output modules can be controlled by the same SLC, which can control each module separately. For example, all output modules controlling all of the door hold opens in a building could be on the same SLC, but based on the specific input to the control unit, only specific doors can be closed. If all of these modules were on the same control circuit, the control unit would only be able to close all the doors.