Fire protection systemsare aimed at providing protection to properties or machinery installations or different transport services. Apart from providing protection, it involves studying the nature of fire and investigating its cause and its related emergencies. It also involves research and development, production and application of fire suppression systems.
While talking about fire protection, it is very important to note that the safety and security is in the hand of the property owner, be it his own residence or a Company. The building construction should be done in accordance with the building code and it is the responsibility of building inspectors to check on compliance i.e. whether it is adhering to the building code or not. On completion of the construction, the maintenance of the building should be done following the current fire code as enforced by fire prevention officers from local fire department. If the building is a factory, then more stringent measures are needed to be taken. If the structure is a ship or an airline, the owner and operators are totally responsible for its maintenance, safety and security.
Specific Goals of Installing Fire Protection Systems:
a) To ensure continuity of operations on a public scale so that necessary services like transport or hospital or electricity are not hampered. There is a specific emergency call center number available 24/7, which can be contacted in a crisis situation.
b) Protection of public property by preventing the spread of fire over a wide area. However, in case of private property, this comes under the purview of insurance authorities.
c) Life safety to ensure minimum loss of lives.
Lets discuss about structural fire protection which includes buildings or offshore constructions or even ships.
· Passive fire protection - is a way of preventing fire by using integral, fire resistance building materials for wall or floors. This system is effective to limit the spread of fire thus keeping the damage within the fire compartment of origin.
· Active fire protection - can include manual or automatic fire detection and suppression systems like installing Fire Extinguisher with fire alarm or Fire Sprinkler system.
· Education - as already discussed, awareness among building owners and operators is most important. They should be having a thorough understanding of the building plan and construction and fire codes.
The success of fire protection systems depends on its planning and timely implementation and adequate training and knowledge to prevent serious disaster.
While talking about fire protection, it is very important to note that the safety and security is in the hand of the property owner, be it his own residence or a Company. The building construction should be done in accordance with the building code and it is the responsibility of building inspectors to check on compliance i.e. whether it is adhering to the building code or not. On completion of the construction, the maintenance of the building should be done following the current fire code as enforced by fire prevention officers from local fire department. If the building is a factory, then more stringent measures are needed to be taken. If the structure is a ship or an airline, the owner and operators are totally responsible for its maintenance, safety and security.
Specific Goals of Installing Fire Protection Systems:
a) To ensure continuity of operations on a public scale so that necessary services like transport or hospital or electricity are not hampered. There is a specific emergency call center number available 24/7, which can be contacted in a crisis situation.
b) Protection of public property by preventing the spread of fire over a wide area. However, in case of private property, this comes under the purview of insurance authorities.
c) Life safety to ensure minimum loss of lives.
Lets discuss about structural fire protection which includes buildings or offshore constructions or even ships.
· Passive fire protection - is a way of preventing fire by using integral, fire resistance building materials for wall or floors. This system is effective to limit the spread of fire thus keeping the damage within the fire compartment of origin.
· Active fire protection - can include manual or automatic fire detection and suppression systems like installing Fire Extinguisher with fire alarm or Fire Sprinkler system.
· Education - as already discussed, awareness among building owners and operators is most important. They should be having a thorough understanding of the building plan and construction and fire codes.
The success of fire protection systems depends on its planning and timely implementation and adequate training and knowledge to prevent serious disaster.
