4 perfect fire detection systems for commercial properties

Each property whether residential or commercial requires fire protection system. There are variety of fire suppression systems such as fire extinguishers fire sprinkler system and more. However, before the fire can be taken care of it needs to be detected. It is when the fire is detected they can be prevented through the fire sprinkler systems. 

  

Two basic components of a fire are the heat and smoke. These two are also the reasons why fire is so dangerous. It is through these two elements that the fire is actually detected. Here are the ways to detect the fire in the commercial places and ensure the safety of the occupants:

Ionization

One fire detection system that focuses on the smoke elements is the ionization system. The presence of the fire is detected by these systems through the smoke. The ionization fire detectors have two metal plates in them that have electrical current running through them . In case of fire, when smoke reaches the chamber, the electrical current gets cuts off and alarm blares turning on the fire sprinkler systems. These systems are perfect for the places such as commercial kitchens where fires can quickly spread.

Photoelectric

The Photoelectric fire detector systems are similar to ionization detection system as they also detect the fire through smoke. However, the major difference between the two systems is of the way how they detect the fire. The Photoelectric fire detector systems uses light. When the smoke enters the room, it disrupts the beams of light that the detectors project. This leads to alarm blaring and fire sprinkler systems turning on. The benefits of these systems is that it has ability to detect small fires and are rarely trigger the false alarm.

Heat

To detect the fire through heat is tough and extremely hazardous. The heat based fire detectors are less sensitive than the other detection systems and are most preferred in commercial buildings as they rarely trigger false alarm. The system with all its benefits also has drawbacks in the area where there is humidity, dust or huge amount of steam. Warehouses and storage facilities are right places for these detection system. 

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