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MANUAL FIRE ALARM STATION [1 record]

Record 1 2010-04-16

English

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

Fire alarm device, manually operated, which gives an audible and/or visible alarm of fire.

CONT

Every detection and alarm system shall comprise: ... fire warning devices of a diameter of at least six inches and connected to ... detectors and to at least one metal manual fire warning device at each floor.

CONT

A manual fire alarm box should be provided at each exit egress door controlled by the system that leads directly outside the building.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alarme-incendie
  • Détection des incendies
DEF

Dispositif commandé manuellement qui donne une signalisation sonore et/ou visuelle d'incendie.

CONT

Tout système de détection et d'alarme d'incendie doit comprendre : [...] des avertisseurs d'incendie d'un diamètre d'au moins six pouces et reliés aux détecteurs [...] et à au moins un poste avertisseur manuel en métal, à chaque plancher.

Spanish

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