Additional Fire System Components
Emergency Lighting - used in situations when the main power supply has been compromised to provide sufficient illumination for occupants to safety evacuate
Fire Panel - the "brain" of the fire detection system, it receives information from detection devices throughout a building and reports if anything is awry to various campus safety officials. In the event of a real fire, or triggers that may indicate a real fire, the fire department is notified immediately
Backup Power Supply - can be in the form of a backup generator or batteries that must be replaced periodically, this provides power to the fire systems should the main power supply become compromised
Stairwell Pressurization - mainly found in high-rise buildings, this system is designed to prevent smoke from leaking past closed doors and into the stairwell
Fire Curtains - similar to fire doors in that they offer fire and smoke resistance. These generally stay tucked away out of site until the smoke or fire alarms are activated, triggering them to close (Karl Miller Center is an excellent example)