Fire Detection & Electrical Systems
What are Fire Detection and Electrical Systems?
Fire detection and electrical systems covers everything related to early warning signs to effective evacuation during an emergency. These systems allow building occupants to identify emergencies quickly and be capable of evacuating a building efficiently.
Examples include:
- Exit and Emergency Lighting
- Smoke & Thermal Detectors
- Fire Alarm Systems
Occupancy Warning System - Fire indicator panels
- The most popular examples of these two systems are generally exit & emergency lighting and smoke detectors given that most buildings require both. Other detection and electrical systems may be required but is dependent on the type of building.
Requirements for Fire Detection and Electrical Systems
While these two systems may differ in terms of the requirements, they do share one thing in common and that is regular service and maintenance is required.
Emergency & Exit lighting is required:
- In every storey of Class 5-9 buildings that has a floor area of more than 300m2 according to the National Construction Code (NCC).
- Every fire isolated stairway, passageway and ramp.
- All exit and emergency lighting systems must comply with Australian Standard AS2293.1.
A smoke detection system is required:
- Every residential building or near the ceiling of every storey
- All Class 2-9 buildings according to the National Construction Code (NCC)
- All detection systems must comply with Australian Standard AS1670.1
What are Fire Detection and Electrical Systems?
Fire detection and electrical systems covers everything related to early warning signs to effective evacuation during an emergency. These systems allow building occupants to identify emergencies quickly and be capable of evacuating a building efficiently.
Examples include:
- Exit and Emergency Lighting
- Smoke & Thermal Detectors
- Fire Alarm Systems
Occupancy Warning System - Fire indicator panels
- The most popular examples of these two systems are generally exit & emergency lighting and smoke detectors given that most buildings require both. Other detection and electrical systems may be required but is dependent on the type of building.
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