FDAS | Deciding between a Single Panel and a Network Panel

 

Each building shall have at least one fire alarm control panel (FACP). However, two or more panels networked together shall be required in the following setting below.

♦ If the number of buildings in a multi-building complex exceeds three, or;

♦ If the total floor area of all the buildings in a multi-building  complex exceeds 40,000 square meters.

For each panel in the network shall protect approximately the same floor area.

 

In a network of panels, there shall be at least one network display that shows the alarms and troubles of all panels in the network. The network display shall also be able to acknowledge, silence, and reset all alarms and trouble alerts.

Location and Environments
The fire alarm control panel or network display shall be located in the fire command center of the building or complex. In the absence of a fire command center, it should be located ideally in a position clearly visible from the main entrance of a lobby. However, if it is located in another location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), an annuciator or repeater panel that fully mimics it shall be installed in a position clearly visible from the main entrance of a lobby.

The fire control panel, the network display and all panels of the network shall be located in a position where the temperature shall not exceed 30 degrees celsius.

The fire control panel shall be secured with lock and key to allow only authorized personnel to access and operate it. However, even if it is locked, its cabinet door shall be such that a sufficient transparent or see-through portion will allow the clear and unobstructed view of the panel display for all incoming alarm detection and troubles.

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