Gangwon Fire Department, 46% Malfunction in 'Automatic Fire Alarm System'... Measures to Prevent False Alarms 추진

Fire Equipment Personnel, Strengthening Pre-Operation Guidance for Facility Operations, etc.

Malfunction Detector Check [Provided by Gangwon-do Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The Gangwon Provincial Fire Headquarters is implementing measures to reduce false alarms in order to prevent frequent dispatches caused by malfunctions of the 'automatic fire alarm system.'

According to the Gangwon Fire Headquarters on the 26th, over the past year since August last year, there were 834 malfunctions of the 'automatic fire alarm system,' 425 cases of smoke detection, 60 cases of burning smell detection, 73 malfunctions of the emergency alarm system, and 434 other cases, with malfunctions of the 'automatic fire alarm system' accounting for the largest proportion at 46%.

Accordingly, in the first half of the year, voice information and data for 889 locations targeted for installation of the 'automatic fire alarm system' were updated, and starting this month, 24 locations with three or more malfunctions reported have been selected for on-site safety guidance visits.

For new installation targets of the 'automatic fire alarm system,' pre-installation guidance is being strengthened, including recommendations for installing adaptive detectors before completion.

The Fire Headquarters urged those responsible for locations with the 'automatic fire alarm system' to thoroughly manage safety autonomously by replacing outdated detectors and becoming familiar with the operation procedures of fire facilities such as receivers.

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