Back3.2.4.7.(4)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F81

To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse.

F13

To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency.

Objective:

OS1.5, OS1.2

 

APPLICATION:

Facilities for the transmission of [fire alarm] signals to the fire department, in buildings that require a signal connection to the fire department, as stated in Sentences 3.2.4.7.(1) to (3).
This also applies to the transmission of automatic sprinkler systems supervisory signals, as required in Sentence 3.2.4.9.(3).

INTENT:

To limit the probability that fire alarm signals will not be properly transmitted to the fire department in a fire situation, which could lead to emergency responders not being promptly notified of a fire situation, which could lead to delays in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to:
  • delays in evacuation or moving to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons, and
  • the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F81

To minimize the risk of malfunction, interference, damage, tampering, lack of use or misuse.

F13

To notify emergency responders, in a timely manner, of the need to take action in an emergency.

Objective:

OP1.2

 

APPLICATION:

Facilities for the transmission of [fire alarm] signals to the fire department, in buildings that require a signal connection to the fire department, as stated in Sentences 3.2.4.7.(1) to (3).
This also applies to the transmission of automatic sprinkler systems supervisory signals, as required in Sentence 3.2.4.9.(3).

INTENT:

To limit the probability that fire alarm signals will not be properly transmitted to the fire department in a fire situation, which could lead to emergency responders not being promptly notified of a fire situation, which could lead to delays in carrying out fire emergency response operations, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead to damage to the building.