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Manufacturing & Warehousing Factory and warehousing facilities vary immensely both in terms of scale and the activities that take place within them. As a result the specific risks posed by fire vary to a large extent on the specific function of a factory or warehouse. The importance of a full risk assessment cannot be underplayed however there are a number of risks common to such facilities which should be considered. In the case of a warehousing facility for example, there are likely to be areas which are unmanned for long periods which may be obscured by high bay racking systems. Flammable or hazardous materials may be present as well as stored packaging materials such as paper, cardboard and polystyrene packaging. The size of the facility may be very large and contain numerous activities all with their own particular fire risks. Quite different, however, are the potential fire risks posed by a textile manufacturing facility for example. The presence of flammable materials and the higher concentration of employees and machinery in the building make fast evacuation essential. Unfortunately, warehouses and factories can also be the target for arson attacks, particularly out of normal business hours meaning action to tackle the fire and protect the building fabric and contents can be delayed. Notifier by Honeywell: Fire Systems
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Manufacturing & WarehousingFactory and warehousing facilities vary immensely both in terms of scale and the activities that take place within
them. As a result the specifi c risks posed by fi re vary to a large extent on the specifi c function of a factory or
warehouse. The importance of a full risk assessment cannot be underplayed however there are a number of risks
common to such facilities which should be considered.
In the case of a warehousing facility for example, there are likely to be areas which are unmanned for long periods
which may be obscured by high bay racking systems. Flammable or hazardous materials may be present as well
as stored packaging materials such as paper, cardboard and polystyrene packaging. The size of the facility may be
very large and contain numerous activities all with their own particular fi re risks.
Quite different, however, are the potential fi re risks posed by a textile manufacturing facility for example. The
presence of fl ammable materials and the higher concentration of employees and machinery in the building make
fast evacuation essential.
Unfortunately, warehouses and factories can also be the target for arson attacks, particularly out of normal business
hours meaning action to tackle the fi re and protect the building fabric and contents can be delayed.
Notifi er by Honeywell: Fire Systems
Notifier by Honeywell: Fire Systems
The Notifier SolutionNotifier’s advanced analogue addressable fire systems
support a range of detection and evacuation technologies
developed to meet these considerations.
Early detection and false alarm prevention
Different fires give off very different signals. For instance
a smouldering fire may produce CO and smoke, but very
little infrared signal or change in temperature. The Notifier
SMART4 multi-criteria detector combines optical smoke,
infrared flame, carbon monoxide and temperature sensors
to enable fast, accurate identification of a real fire threat.
For very large open areas with high ceilings Notifier’s
aspiration or beam detection systems offer a cost
effective and reliable fire detection solution. In addition, for
exceptionally early warning capability VIEW (Very Intelligent
Early Warning) detectors are often used to detect smoke
given off in the early stages of fires which may be hidden
from view within processing equipment.
Using Notifier’s advanced detection technologies, the
detection sensitivity of a system to be set to avoid nuisance
false alarms during the day when a facility is in use.
However, factors which may cause false alarm issues are
unlikely to occur if the building is unoccupied overnight,
so the system can be set to a heightened state to detect a
possible fire in its early stages.
Fast, Effective Warning
Advanced cause and effect programming and the ability to
integrate your Notifier system with other building automation
and control systems means once a fire has been detected
multiple delay strategies can help avoid unnecessary shut-
downs. For example, evacuation can be delayed until the
alarm has been investigated, a small area can be evacuated
or, if required, a site-wide evacuation can be initiated.
Notifier’s ONyXWorks graphics system makes management
of the fire system and pinpointing the source of an alarm
quick and simple.
Notifier voice alarm systems are particularly effective in
controlling a phased evacuation and for announcements
during a fire related incident but can also be utilized as an
everyday public address system.
Choice, Flexibility and Peace of Mind
Notifier works with a network of over 60 fire installation
commissioning and maintenance companies, who have
completed a comprehensive training programme, and have
direct access to extensive product, technical and application
support. So, when it comes to installing a system in buildings
with specific requirements you can be confident of a choice of
competing companies, all with the experience and expertise
to meet the challenge.
Charles Avenue T: +44 (0) 1444 230 300Burgess Hill F: +44 (0) 1273 376 894W. Sussex E: [email protected] 9UF www.notifierfiresystems.co.uk
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