Heat Detector Design Service
How do Heat Detectors Protect Your Property from Fire?
Heat detectors are vital devices for detecting fires and ensuring safety. As the name suggests, the devices sense the temperature of a room or area in order to detect fires. Heat detectors work on a similar principle used by smoke detectors, by tracking the temperature instead of smoke.
Heat detectors generally detect the heat that comes as a result of combustion. The devices trigger an alarm when they sense a rapid rise in temperature or when a certain temperature is reached. The heat detectors are paired up with control panels which sound the alarm, initiate the water sprinklers or call the fire department.
Heat detectors are suitable for application in a number of scenarios where other fire alarm systems like smoke detectors are not useful. For example, any environment like warehouses, factories, storage facilities or garages which has a high amount of airborne particles due to increased steam, dust or moisture will not benefit from smoke detectors. In such cases, heat detectors become a preferred choice as they focus on temperature to detect fires.
The kitchen in your home is another example. Smoke detectors may not be the ideal choice as your kitchen can be filled with smoke during normal cooking. Heat detectors are better choices in this case.
Heat detectors also come with several benefits compared to other fire alarm systems. Some of the benefits include:
- Heat detectors have a low cost of installation compared to other detection systems
- They also come with a low life cycle cost
- The devices offer high stability
- Heat detectors can operate under varied environmental conditions
- They are less prone to false alarms and can be effectively paired with automatic sprinkler systems
- Heat detectors have the best loop capability
- They are not affected by electromagnetic interference
- The devices can resist contagions such as IR and UV rays
- They are reliable and secure fire detection devices
Most properties use a combination of heat and smoke detectors to create a foolproof structure. We can help you design complete fire alarm systems with heat detectors that sound off at the first sign of fire. Our solutions help you take timely action so that you can protect your family and the occupants.
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Electronic Vs. Mechanical Heat Detectors
Electronic heat detectors feature a thermistor which acts as the heat detection device. The thermistor changes resistance with temperature and is responsible for detecting fires. Electronic heat detectors also come with additional features such as LED blinkers to notify status and operation.
Mechanical heat detectors can be pneumatic or bi-metallic. Bi-metallic heat detectors use two strips of different metals for sensing temperature and triggering the alarm. Pneumatic heat detectors use an air chamber with a moveable diaphragm and are ideal for use in harsh environments.
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Heat Detector Design Considerations and Process
Any fire alarm system needs to be designed with an utmost focus on efficiency and function. This is crucial as the heat detectors provide timely warning to outbreaks of fire and help you evacuate your building and take fire fighting measures before things go out of control.
We follow a number of design considerations to ensure that your heat detectors function without compromise when you need them most. We can design our heat detectors to protect life or property, to safeguard your business against interruptions for fire, or combination of any of these objectives.
Here's a brief overview of our heat detector design process :
1. Goals and Objectives
Understanding your objectives is the first step of our heat detector design process. Each property or building comes with a different set of problems and needs a different design approach to achieve the objectives of the fire alarm systems. We design our heat detection systems in a way that they are able to meet your unique requirements and objectives.
2. Building or Plan Analysis
After we have understood your objectives, it's time for us to consider your building and related components. Our designers will take into account your building type, construction and the purpose for which it is built. The analysis will help our designers to develop a fitting heat detection and fire prevention system that keeps the risks of fires to a minimum.
3. Design
Now comes the task of designing your heat detection system. Our designers have to consider several factors to create a compliant and effective design that represents the best practices and industry standards.
We will choose the best type of heat detectors and technology that fulfills your objectives and make way for the best fire protection system. Our designers will also decide the best materials, call points and sounders to use based on your unique needs.
Design of any fire detection or prevention system needs to follow local and national regulations. Our designers will incorporate all fire department and applicable codes to ensure maximum safety and compliance For instance, fire detection systems including heat detectors must comply with Fire Codes set forth by the NFPA. The codes outline the general considerations for heat detectors and present their ideal placements, spacing and other installation guidelines.
We will also determine the best methods to install your heat detectors and put measures in place to reduce false and unwanted alarms. Our comprehensive analysis and design process ensure that the heat detectors function reliably and offer problem-free service throughout their lifespan.
You can also work with our recommended contractors for installing your fire alarm systems with efficiency and perfection. We can guarantee a zero-change work order when you hire our contractors so that everything is done according to the plan, helping you achieve sign offs and certificate of completion without any hassles.
