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Fire Alarm System Design

​Afire alarm systemis a building system designed to detect, alert occupants, and alert emergency forces of the presence offire,smoke,carbon monoxide, or other fire-related emergencies. Fire alarm systems are required in most commercial buildings. They may include smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual fire alarm activation devices (pull stations). All components of a fire alarm system are connected to afire alarm control panel. Fire alarm control panels are usually found in an electrical or panel room. Fire alarm systems generally use visual and audiosignalizationto warn the occupants of the building. Some fire alarm systems may also disableelevators, which are unsafe to use during a fire under most circumstances.[1]