When can fire alarm circuits be run in an elevator shaft?
Fire Alarm Signals For Sleeping Areas vs. Sleeping Units
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Awaking to a smoke detector or fire alarm activation can be a jarring experience. It’s supposed to be. The point is to be awakened as quickly as possible.
When is CI Cable Used For Hospital Notification Circuits?
NFPA 72 Chapter 23.10.2 states: “Fire alarm systems used for partial evacuation and relocation shall be designed and installed so that attack by fire within a notification zone shall not impair control and operation of the notification appliances outside that notification zone.” Most, if not all hospitals use partial evacuation or relocation when a fire [Read More]
When are 2 Hour Rated Circuit Protection for Fire Alarm Systems Required?
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An electrical circuit’s survivability in harsh conditions is defined by the method of its installation. Some circuits that are relied upon to supply power to critical functions related to life safety need extra protection from fire, water and physical damage. Those of us in the fire alarm industry know circuit integrity (CI) cable enhances survivability [Read More]
Illinois Accessibility Code Strobe Requirements
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The Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC) is the state version of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It’s not just amendments to the ADA. For lack of a better term, it is the ADA for Illinois. The Illinois Capitol Development Board (CDB) issued a new version in late 2018 to be applied to contracts for planning [Read More]
Can I Save Money With Wireless Smoke Detectors?
One of the newer methods of installing fire alarm devices involve the use of wireless detectors and audio/visual devices. Before considering whether to utilize these devices, a designer of record should verify the local jurisdiction allows these devices to be used. For example, Section 907.6.1 of the 2020 Chicago Building Code allows these devices to [Read More]
When Do Locked Doors in High Rises Have to Unlock?
High rise suites can take up a large portion of a floor & many times take up the entire floor. These large suites are usually divided in sections that may have electronically secured doors that partition them. Examples would be data server rooms and file rooms, as well as stairwells and suite entrances from the [Read More]
What is the Difference between ADA & Section 504 Requirements?
Everyone knows about ADA requirements. They may not know what the requirements are, but they know there are requirements. However, most designers and installers are unfamiliar with Section 504 requirements. Section 504 refers to a section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As the date suggests, it’s actually the precursor to the ADA. This section [Read More]
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