Fire Protection Systems: One Size Does Not Fit All

摘要

Recent legislation and a higher concern for life safety have created a major increase in fire detection and alarm system modifications. When it comes to designing and specifying these modifications, the engineer must consider many items that may have a significant impact on the ultimate construction. Also, several jurisdictions now are requiring the fire detection and alarm system to be fully designed prior to issuance of a building permit. Of course, with fully designed systems, unknowns in design development can lead to change orders in construction.