User Manual

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Siemens Switzerland Ltd
Building Technologies Division
The fire control room of such a building should contain a display and control
panel that not only provides current information from the fire detection system
but also for all HVAC systems in the building. This should enable the firechief to
react to the changing situation and override any automatic controls as
circumstances require (see also metropolitan hotel buildings.)
Smoke control
In European countries specially protected firefighter elevators (EN81-72) must be
installed in all new buildings taller than 30 m.
Elevators
In case of an emergency, the fire-chief will usually remain in the fire command
center, where he needs access to the fire detection system, which indicates the
zones in alarm, and thereby shows the speed and direction of spread. By means
of a voice alarm system he can inform and direct escaping persons, while also
directing the actions of his firefighters via their own radio communication links.
Infrastructure