Fire Alarm system has, with the evolution of technology, evolved from simple pull stations and bells to electronic and complex systems. Interfacing with various other building systems and controlling those systems as required by codes and standards, all with occupant safety as the focus.
Due to lessons learned and code adaptations; buildings are becoming more and more complex. At the heart of almost any building is the Fire Alarm system. Thus, fire alarm system’s level of integration to other building systems continues to rise. With this evolution, the fire alarm system has become a “backbone” of safety in today’s high-rise buildings.
The complexity of this integration is even more critical in today’s working environment. As part of the Property Management team, it is not unusual to come into work on any given day to find issues with the systems. Many building systems can often be integrated and the problems may not always be as they appear. Proper service and maintenance will help minimize these problems.
Below is a partial list of concerns a property manager may face daily in the operations of a high-rise:
Finding vendors that can service your building can often be more difficult than it has to be. Code compliance has evolved with the complexity of the high-rise, in particular for the following:
In order to reduce the complexity of dealing with fire life safety systems and managing different vendors, it is crucial to partner with a single vendor that can bundle and manage these services together. Since 2002, Performance Systems Integration has provided a “single-point-of-management” and is offering the following features:
When you find a company that has the same focus as you, it makes sense to make a change.
Contact us to schedule a free life safety and code compliance analysis for your high-rise buildings.
