If a factory is equipped with a FAS that features a centralized alarm system, does every individual detector require its own alarm device and speaker?
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The Petrochemical Regulations require that FAS be installed in all utility auxiliary buildings. For example, if I am designing a diesel generator room, and the plant already has a centralized alarm system with detectors and manual alarms, is it still necessary to have audible and visual alarms as well as a public address system? Experts say it is necessary because your factory site uses centralized alarm systems, and this is a requirement stipulated by the standards. The problem is that there’s no one in the generator room on regular days; then who is this for? Even if there are people inside and the server room catches fire, people will definitely notice it, so there’s no need for you to call the police. The same question applies to Class A warehouses as well; they are all quite small. Is it necessary to have them to alert the people inside the building? Or should sound and light alarms along with a speaker be installed on the exterior wall to alert people outside? Or in other words, even if a centralized alarm system is installed in the factory area, can each individual unit have a regional alarm system of its own, with the signals still being sent to the factory’s fire alarm controller? Is that feasible? Thank you
The poster is probably referring to Article 8.12 of the Petrochemical Regulations. The specifications provide instructions for the installation of either an \"amplified intercom system\" or a \"sound and light alarm\"; either one of them is sufficient. There are different opinions regarding the original poster’s analysis: just because a certain place is usually unoccupied doesn’t mean that no one goes there at all; inspections are carried out there, even if it’s just once a day. Does a fire always mean flames shooting high into the sky? Not necessarily; perhaps high temperatures have just started to occur, or smoke has just appeared. Since it is a matter of reporting to the authorities, it is necessary to monitor various parameters that indicate signs of an impending disaster. The sooner those on site are informed, the more time they will have to take action, which is conducive to controlling the disaster. From our experience, it’s better to follow the standard requirements, unless you can convince the inspection experts and law enforcement officers from the regulatory authorities. Otherwise, what awaits you is a corrective action order; P
My brother still has experience, haha:lol
That’s all the experience I have, and there’s no tip to offer as encouragement either; P
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You’re not a moderator, so you don’t have any public points; there’s no need to earn points. It’s sufficient for moderators to award points to those who make excellent contributions
:Lol that’s great, my own points aren’t enough
I’ve learned that sometimes, even if you don’t understand something, following the rules is the right thing to do.