Can the fire control room be located in the guard room?
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For chemical manufacturing enterprises, is it possible to locate the fire control room in the security office? Thank you.
The fire control room is located somewhere within the facility, with no specific location specified. As long as it is not placed in areas prone to combustion, explosion, or toxicity, it should be fine. The fire control room must be staffed at all times, and the personnel on duty must hold a valid certification. It can also be placed in the guard room, along with the security staff. No relevant specifications were found; I hope someone knowledgeable can explain it
I have seen the fire station at the gatekeeper’s place
In principle, it is possible, but several points need to be taken into account: 1. The fire control room requires professional supervision; locating it at the gatekeeper’s area may allow many unauthorized people to enter and exit, affecting daily operations； 2. The fire control room is equipped with numerous control terminals that need to be interconnected with devices for alarm detection and automatic fire suppression; a large number of communication optical cables and connections to various devices are required. Do the security guards have the necessary facilities for this? ； 3. Are there any requirements for the door of the fire control room, and are they met? ； 4. Whether the power supply and distribution meet the requirements (for example, a dedicated UPS room, low-voltage distribution room, etc. are needed) ； 5. It is not appropriate for senior managers and district/county fire departments to conduct frequent inspections by going to the security office each time; it might work in principle, but if the fire control room has a complex function, it is recommended not to place it in the security office but rather in a dedicated room within the office building.
The fire control room needs to be monitored 24/7, but it’s not possible for the company’s security team to have that many staff members. Therefore, many units are located at the gatehouse so that someone is available to answer when the fire department calls for an inspection at any time.