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AUXILIARY PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2005-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Fire Warning Devices
DEF

An alarm system utilizing a standard municipal coded fire alarm box to transmit a fire alarm from a protected property to municipal fire headquarters.

OBS

These alarms are received on the same municipal equipment and are carried over the same transmission lines as are used to connect fire alarm boxes located on streets. Operation is initiated by the local fire detection and alarm system installed at the protected property.

Key term(s)
  • auxiliary protective signalling system
  • auxiliary signalling system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Alarme-incendie

Spanish

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