Web Case Study-Vail Resort Addresses Alarm Problem
Recognizing the need for a major upgrade in the resort's fire alarm system, General Manager Jay Rocha contacted one of the region's distributors of high-end fire safety equipment, Acme Alarm Co. located in Rifle, CO.
There were many reasons why Vail Cascade Resort & Spa was having false alarm problems. Building layout and system configuration were two major contributing factors. Large events posed unique problems, such as how to run a fog machine with smoke detectors on a 28-foot ballroom ceiling. Other factors were education, maintenance and training. Communication and coordination between engineering staff and the alarm company, and preplanning for events were critical in false alarm prevention.