Addressable System
System in which signals from detectors, manual call points or any other devices are individually
Glossary
Learn to speak the language! Read through our glossary of common fire safety terms listed alphabetically for your convenience. Here you will find some of the most used and misunderstood words and phrases.
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Alarm receiving centre ARC
Continuously manned premises, remote from those in which the fire detection and fire alarm system is fitted, where the information concerning the state of the fire alarm system is displayed and/or recorded, so that the fire and rescue service can be summoned
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Alarm zone
Geographical subdivision of the protected premises, in which the fire alarm warning can be given
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Aspirating smoke detection
Smoke detection system in which a sample of the atmosphere in the protected space is drawn by a fan
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Audibility
Property of a sound which allows it to be heard among other sounds
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Automatic fire alarm and detection system
System (other than a single self-contained smoke or fire alarm) in which an alarm of fire can be
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Call Point
Component of a fire detection and fire alarm system which is used for the manual initiation of an alarm.
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Commissioning
Process by which it is determined that the installed system meets the defined requirements
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Competent Person
Person with enough training, experience or knowledge and other qualities to be
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Escape Route
Route forming part of the means of escape from any place in a premises to a final exit.
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Escape route sign
Sign directing people along escape routes towards exits
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Exit
Doorway or other suitable opening leading to a place of safety
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Final exit
An exit from a building where people can continue to disperse in safety and where they are no longer at danger from fire and/or smoke.
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Fire Extinguisher
Appliance containing an extinguishing medium which can be expelled by the
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Fire hazard
Source or situation with potential to result in a fire
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Fire risk
Combination of likelihood and consequence(s) of fire
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Fire risk assessment
overall process of identifying fire hazards and evaluating the risks to life and property arising from them, taking account of existing risk controls (or, in the case of a new activity, proposed risk controls)
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Maintenance
Work of inspection, servicing and repair necessary in order to maintain the efficient operation of the installed system.
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Means of escape
Structural means whereby safe routes are provided for persons to travel from any place within a premises to a place of safety
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Prestige Fire Extinguishers
Stainless steel or highly polished aluminium fire extinguishers.
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Responsible Person
Person or persons responsible for, or having effective control over, fire safety provisions adopted in or appropriate to the premises or building or fire hazard.
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Safety sign
Sign which gives a general safety message, obtained by a combination of a colour and geometric shape and which, by the addition of a graphical symbol, gives a particular safety message
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Servicing
Routine process of work on the system (including cleaning, realignment, adjustment and replacement) carried out at predetermined intervals
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Travel Distance
Actual distance that a person needs to travel within a building to the nearest exit, allowing for the layout of walls, partitions and fittings.
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Visual Alarm Device
Device which generates a flashing light to signal to the occupants of a building that a fire condition exists.
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Wheeled Fire Extinguisher
Larger units with a wheeled trolley to aid safe manoeuvre of the unit. Popular on airport aprons, port sides, large warehouses, chemical and petroleum plants.
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Zone Plan
Diagrammatic representation of a building, showing specific topographic information and the division of the building into detection zones.
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