Changing floor plan requires versatile fire protection

Article Abstract:

Office Depot employs an automated, early-warning system for fire-detection requirements at its data center in Delray Beach, FL. The new technology, installed with a laser smoke-detector, features a single-wire/cable system designed for the facility's high-sensitivity spot detection specifications. The fire-detection system also allows quick and simple relocations in the expansion of the building's data-storage space. The data center's main room and subfloor is also installed with a high-underground airflow system.

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Employs an automated, early-warning system for fire-detection requirements at its data center in Delray Beach, FL

Facilities & equipment, Office Depot Inc., Article

Fending off false alarms

Article Abstract:

The problem of repeated false fire alarms in a day care center was addressed with the use of a multiplexed detection/alarm-control system. The application-specific fire-alarm smoke detectors were specified because fires are not all alike. The incidence of false alarms were lessened by calibrating the parameters of the detectors to the protected area. Various application settings were used for the different areas of the building and detectors were places in every common hallway.

Fire protection

Article Abstract:

A list of companies offering fire protection systems and related products is provided. The list is subdivided according to specific product types, from air escape devices to water mist systems. The corporate address, telephone numbers, facsimile number, electronic mailing address and Web site of each company included in the list are provided in the manufacturers index of this issue.