Fire alarm system (FAS)
Fire alarm system (FAS) is a mandatory element of ensuring safety in enterprises. Fire alarm system is not only a technical device, but also a strategic tool that protects an organization from the catastrophic consequences of fires. Its integration and regular testing are an investment in the company's security and stability.
FAS is critically important for the fire safety of personnel, buildings, structures and process equipment at nuclear power plants (NPPs), particularly, for strict regime zones, which are characterized by high levels of radiation, temperature and humidity. The main function of FAS is to detect fire at early stages, transmit a signal on its occurrence to the operating personnel for a quick response, and, if necessary, generate commands to control fire extinguishing systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire alarm.
The systems are installed directly at the facility. The main users of FAS manufactured by Radiy are Ukrainian NPPs. Each order requires careful approach to the fire alarm design process.
Fire Alarm Systems: Application
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of this equipment for production, as it performs a number of critical functions:
Detecting fires
in a timely manner
Coordinating actions
in case of fire
Protecting the life
and health of personnel
Preserving property
and equipment
Implementing the requirements
of legislation and applicable standards
Preventing
economic lossesе
Improving
safety
Thus, facilities for various purposes certainly require the installation of fire alarm systems. According to safety requirements, fire alarm systems should be installed in residential and public buildings (educational and training institutions), industrial buildings, transport infrastructure (airports, railway stations, metro stations, bus terminals, seaports and river ports) and administrative buildings (office centers, government agencies, archives, etc.), critical and strategic facilities (nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, financial institutions, server rooms, data centers), buildings of cultural significance (museums, galleries, theaters, libraries, historical monuments and churches), and agricultural facilities (hangars, barns, farms, greenhouses, poultry houses, etc.).
Why you should choose Radiy
- Radiy’s FAS promptly detect a fire at an early stage, when its elimination requires minimal effort and resources. It helps to prevent large-scale fire spread.
- The equipment (receiving fire control devices, workstations, fire annunciators) operate in automatic mode.
- FAS are certified and have all the necessary documents.
- All equipment is tested in accordance with the test program and with the participation of the customer.
- Radiy has its own test grounds and laboratories.
- The company's specialists provide training of personnel for system maintenance.
- You protect people's lives and health due to the company’s equipment,
The key argument
! Radiy’s equipment is installed at all energy facilities in Ukraine and ensures the protection of premises without any failures in the face of military threats.
Fire Alarm Systems: Classification
Each type of FAS is selected based on specifics of the facility, safety requirements and financial capabilities of a customer. The right choice of FAS is a solution for effective fire protection. These devices are classified by:
- Type of construction (addressable, non-addressable, addressable-analog systems);
- Functionality (independent, centralized and integrated systems);
- Fire detection principle (smoke protection, heat, flame and combined);
- Signal transmission method (wired, wireless);
- Specifics of application (ordinary or general purpose, specialized).
Different versions of FAS may include workstations, receiving fire control devices, and sets (peripheral equipment, spare and mounting parts, etc.). NPP projects provide for the installation of receiving fire control devices in electric distribution cabinets for the convenience of operation as well as to facilitate the installation of peripheral equipment.
Why you need a fire alarm system at your facility
FAS warn employees of danger, allowing them to implement an evacuation plan from the danger zone in time. It significantly reduces the risk of injury or death. Due to early detection and rapid response, FAS help minimize losses for companies, preventing the destruction of valuable equipment, buildings and material resources. Fires can lead to significant losses, including losses due to business interruption, reputational risks, and compensation payments.
Ultimately, an effective FAS increase trust of employees, customers, and partners to the company by demonstrating the most serious approach to safety.
Stages of FAS Installation
FAS installation includes the following important stages: facility assessment and planning (inspection, risk analysis, consideration of customer standards and requirements to select the optimal system configuration), project engineering (making a technical plan and approval of the necessary documentation), manufacturing and acceptance testing of equipment with the participation of the customer, installation (cables routing, installing of sensors, sirens, consoles, and connecting to the central system), configuration and programming (entering of operating parameters, control zones, integration with other security systems), training of customer personnel, commissioning, maintenance and service.
Installation Experience for Nuclear Power Plants
Radiy’s Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguishing Systems have been successfully used at Ukrainian nuclear power plants since 2008. In the period from 2008 to 2025, twenty-one (21) FAS were installed at Zaporizhzhya NPP, Rivne NPP, South-Ukraine NPP, and Khmelnytsky NPP.
Absolute Advantages of Using the Fire Alarm Control System by Radiy
Fire alarm systems are mandatory for almost all facilities in accordance with building codes and safety standards. And if you have to choose, it's better to buy proven equipment that will provide 100% reliable protection.
