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What is I.S. 3218 & FESA?

What is I.S. 3218? The full name of this Irish Standard explains its precise purpose: I.S. 3218:2013 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings – System Design, Installation, Servicing and Maintenance. Fire Engineering Systems Association Within the Irish fire … Continue reading

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Fire Alarm Systems: How Does it Work?

Before we tackle how a fire alarm system works, let us first review what a fire alarm system is. A fire alarm system is an active fire protection system that controls all the fire alarm modules in a building. The … Continue reading

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Is your Fire Alarm System Deaf Accessible?

People who are deaf or have hearing impairments may face unique challenges in an emergency. Their ability to detect a fire or escape its effects may be hindered by their impairments.  As a result, these people are at a greater … Continue reading

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