Fire detection: challenges and solutions - Industrial Fire Journal - Fire & Rescue - Hemming Group Ltd
Industrial Fire detection: challenges and solutions From Industrial Fire Journal - Fire & Rescue - Hemming Group Ltd and www.HemmingFire.com Fire detection: challenges and solutions Published: 28 May, 2014 Fred Hildebrandt of Janus Fire Detection tackles the thorny subject of choosing the correct detection technology for protecting industrial facilities. Fire alarm control panels and accessories have improved dramatically in design, reliability, flexibility and price. The vast majority of systems supplied throughout the world are installed in the residential and commercial markets. Therefore, the panels and accessories are tailored to those markets, locations such as hospitals,schools, and office buildings. When systems are designed for the industrial market, numerous environmental challenges are encountered that are not present in residential or commercial markets . A brief discussion of those challenges and solutions follow. Enclosures Standard enclosure...