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How to Use Correct Terminology for Fire Alarms
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This article discusses how to use the correct terminology for fire alarms.
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1A "pull station" is a device on the wall with instructions like "pull down". It's purpose is to set off the alarm in case of fire.Ad -
2A "notification appliance" is the device that gives the signal when the alarm is triggered. The signal can be auditory or visual. -
3A "horn" is a notification appliance that gives an auditory signal. -
4A "strobe light" is a notification appliance that gives a visual signal. -
5A "control panel" is the device that controls all the fire alarm components in the building. -
6A "smoke detector" is a device that detects smoke and sets off the alarm. -
7A "heat detector" is a device that detects heat and sets off the alarm.Ad
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- Avoid referring to a notification appliance as a "fire drill". That's incorrect terminology.
- Understand the difference between "smoke detectors" and "smoke alarms". Smoke detectors sense smoke and sound a local fire alarm system while smoke alarms sense smoke and give a signal themselves.
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