The organization of fire alarm systems is not complete without the inclusion of a modern alarm system. This is an indispensable component of the protective complex, which helps prevent or at least minimize the spread of fire. The effectiveness of such systems is primarily determined by the quality of design and installation. However, in the process of operation, a significant role is played by the maintenance of fire alarm systems, due to which its function is preserved.
Organization of maintenance
Typically, the contract is concluded with the organization, which was involved in the design and subsequent installation of the complex. In this case, the contract can be concluded immediately after completion of installation work. The main thing is to correctly calculate the schedule according to which maintenance of the fire alarm will be performed, since frequent work operations are financially unprofitable, and too rare will not prevent possible breakdowns.
Usually, before a scheduled site visit, the representative of the service company specifies in detail the time and general format of the work. The fact is that checking the equipment, and even more so repair work, may require suspension of the enterprise, therefore, the time should be specified each time. Further, the fire alarm, the maintenance of which was completed, is tested by qualified representatives of the customer or experts of a third-party company. Also, the customer receives an act in his hands, in which the entire list of work performed was indicated and information on the current condition of the equipment was given.
Check and maintenance of the control panel
The control panel is a complex inside the system that is responsible for further actions after detecting signs of a fire. In particular, a signal is sent from here to services that are directly involved in fire fighting. In turn, the maintenance personnel are required to check the electrical infrastructure of the panel, evaluate the reliability of the connections, test the function of the equipment and, if necessary, perform the upgrade. By the way, the maintenance of the fire alarm in terms of the control panel more often than other components involves updating the equipment. For example, not so long ago, many organizations, as part of maintenance activities, began to transfer systems from conventional wired communication to wireless alarm channels.
Inspection and maintenance of fire detectors
The function of the detectors is the most responsible, since these sensors detect signs of smoke propagation in the early stages. Specialists are required to check the technical condition of the sensors themselves, evaluate and, if necessary, adjust sensitivity settings, etc. Again, special attention is paid to the connection nodes if a conventional wired fire alarm is checked. Serving wireless systems, although it does not imply an analysis of the operability of cable infrastructure, has its own nuances. In particular, the operation of fully wireless detectors requires alternative power supply. To ensure this task, maintenance personnel should regularly change the supply elements or on-site make energy replenishment through autonomous sources.
Power Testing
To test the quality of the wiring, special testers are used. These are measuring instruments with which the voltage, current strength and other indicators are checked, on which the quality of work of the same detectors depends. Typically, maintenance of a fire alarm in this part involves the identification of damage on the lines, but there may be other types of work. For example, for optimization purposes, installers may rethink the network configuration. If you successfully complete this task, you can reduce power consumption and improve wiring reliability.
Auto Fire Alarm Service
Automation in fire protection systems is not as common as in the case with conventional security systems. This is due to the specifics of the equipment in detecting a flame. This does not mean that automatic systems are completely excluded. For example, siren models are common in which the signal transfer function is programmed. Thus, an autonomous fire alarm is organized in some way. The maintenance of such systems for the most part involves the correct configuration of operation parameters. So, the wizard is required to enter the correct contacts into the system to send a signal. In addition, operation parameters are set at different times of the day.
By the way, reception and control systems suggest the greatest degree of automation. If the maintenance of fire and security alarms, in terms of the quality of wiring, involves assessing the physical condition of the infrastructure components, then in this case the main emphasis is on the analysis of the underlying input data on which the panel is based.
Repair work and troubleshooting
It is necessary to distinguish between the maintenance of systems and the direct restoration of their technical condition. The second part is based on data that was obtained during the initial inspection. Depending on the complexity of the repair can be performed during the same inspection, and with further maintenance. At a professional level, when working with a large facility, specialists develop design solutions that restore the fire alarm. Maintenance and repairs are carried out on the basis of prepared technical solutions. For example, engineers select new components for wiring components, give recommendations on installing control equipment for the control panel, etc. Physical repair may include operations with electromechanical filling, cable connections, and elements of the mechanical group.
How much does a fire alarm service cost?
The specific figures for the cost of servicing fire protection systems are influenced by many factors, but it must be understood that in almost every case we are talking about responsible and high-tech equipment, so the prices are rather high. Accordingly, the more complex the infrastructure, the higher the qualifications of the craftsmen are required - and the tariffs will be similar. On average for 3-4 thousand rubles. a month contains a typical fire alarm. Service in this case will be staffed and provide for a standard set of actions. Raising or lowering rates may depend on the size of the property. If work is being carried out on an enterprise with an area of about 150 m 2 , then the cost may already be 10 thousand.
Maintenance work
Such events are in the nature of preventive actions. The task of specialists in this part is to create conditions aimed at maintaining equipment in working condition. In particular, preventive maintenance of fire alarm systems involves cleaning the external surfaces of equipment, panels and wiring, assessing the quality of installation, lapping, soldering, lubrication, and, if possible and if necessary, replacing or repairing elements that have become unusable. Practice shows that prevention of this kind allows not only to identify, but also to prevent common breakdowns of the components of the fire fighting complex. With a regular inspection of signaling devices, it is possible to identify both premature failure of electrical fittings, and possible irregularities in the operation of supplying autonomous units.