Walking through a typical public building, it’s easy to point out the fire protection and life safety systems that ensure the safety of building occupants in the event of an emergency.
Exit signs over a means of egress; audible visible appliances and manual pull stations mounted on the walls; security systems and generators in place; smoke detectors as well as sprinkler systems installed at the ceiling; vents for the HVAC system; and the elevator recall — these are all examples of individual fire protection and life safety systems installed in buildings around the world.