Smoke Detector Requirements with no Fire Alarm System?
Smoke Detector Requirements with no Fire Alarm System?
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Hello all,
I am doing a Project in NY for an Italian Pizza Restaurant, there is no Fire Alarm System in the building, but the place has sprinkler system. According to the NY city code requirements I need to have duct smoke detectors and they shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location if there is a trouble. Is this common use without having a FA system? also do I need regular smoke detectors in the restaurant?
Thank you for your time
I am doing a Project in NY for an Italian Pizza Restaurant, there is no Fire Alarm System in the building, but the place has sprinkler system. According to the NY city code requirements I need to have duct smoke detectors and they shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location if there is a trouble. Is this common use without having a FA system? also do I need regular smoke detectors in the restaurant?
Thank you for your time






RE: Smoke Detector Requirements with no Fire Alarm System?
Call the fire inspector and ask if he requires regular smoke detectors. I doubt you will. The duct ones are to detect an invisible fire. Presumably a room full of patrons will notice smoke the room.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Smoke Detector Requirements with no Fire Alarm System?
Nonetheless, the answer would be in NFPA 90A. Generally if there is an existing FA system, it needs to be connected to it. If there is no building FACP, the alarm contact of the stand alone detector is required to be wired to a audio/visual devices notification in the occupied areas.
Exact local requirements may vary by the jurisdiction.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Smoke Detector Requirements with no Fire Alarm System?
Good luck,
EEJaime