Given that all places and buildings are designed for individual use, regardless of their use type, it is necessary to apply an integrated system for fire detection, under the name of the fire alarm network, using reliable equipment based on NFPA and BS standards.

Detectors are responsible for fire detection and alarm in these systems and their various types are used depending on the type of space use. In order to activate the system manually, fire alarm buttons are utilized during the fire that requires the evacuation of a complex. In addition, the audiovisual equipment is applied in the system to inform the situation. All equipment of a smart fire alarm system is connected to the device or control center through a cable. With regard to zones zoning and their identification in the central panel, each equipment has a unique address that can identify and determine their position through the central control panel. By using communication protocols, the central fire alarm panel analyzes the status information of each fire alarm equipment and determines the precise location of the alarm or error when a fire or error occurs in the system. On the other hand, integrating this system with other security and protection systems may result in better performance in the system. The output of fire alarm systems can include different cases, depending on the location or type of fire. Automatically contacting the local fire station, turning on emergency exit panels, activating automatic fire suppression systems, sounding sirens, and locking or unlocking doors are among the actions that can be taken, depending on the system decision.

Block Diagram

It is possible to observe the procedure of connecting fire alarm equipment and communicating with the building management system in panels during the design process, which facilitates the operation of system integration.