Take a moment to look around you. Do you see a smoke detector? A fire alarm? Sprinklers? An exit sign? Every day, you are surrounded by components of life safety systems. These small devices have the power to save your life, so it is crucial to keep them up and running. Learn more about the importance of life safety systems and their origins below.
Each life safety system consists of a variety of components that work together to save lives during an emergency. Here is a look at some of these components and their purposes:
Looking back at tragic events in history teaches us the importance of life safety systems. Unfortunately, the first smoke detector wasn’t patented until 1890, and the first modern sprinkler system wasn’t installed until 1812. In the early 1900’s, these systems were still being installed and perfected, and not every commercial building had one in place.
The owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory refused to install sprinkler systems and take other safety measures. In fact, they had a history of intentionally scorching their other buildings during after hours to collect insurance settlements. So when a fire started in a rag bin on March 25, 1911, a total of 145 people died in the tragic, famous fire (source). This tragedy sparked political change. Now, the International Code Council (ICC) oversees laws about everything from locked doors to fire escape signs. For example, ICC code regulates where smoke detectors should be placed and reevaluates the laws each year to enhance safety. According to the code, fire alarms should be located at least 20 feet away from a cooking appliance to prevent false alarms.
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