🚨 π‘»π’“π’π’–π’ƒπ’π’†π’”π’‰π’π’π’•π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒆 π‘¨π’π’‚π’“π’Žπ’” π’Šπ’ π‘Άπ’‡π’‡π’Šπ’„π’† π‘©π’–π’Šπ’π’…π’Šπ’π’ˆπ’”

Written By Shannon Sampson



False alarms don’t just disrupt operations β€” they erode confidence in the fire alarm system and strain relationships with occupants, monitoring centers, and the AHJ.

We find in office environments, false alarms are often symptoms of underlying issues, not random events. Common causes we see include:

β€’ Smoke detectors affected by air movement from HVAC diffusers
β€’ Devices installed too close to break rooms or copy areas
β€’ Aging or contaminated detectors
β€’ Improper sensitivity settings
β€’ Construction dust or post-renovation conditions
β€’ Ground faults or intermittent wiring issues

The key to reducing false alarms isn’t silencing the system β€” it’s understanding why it’s activating.

Effective troubleshooting requires:

β€’ Reviewing alarm history and event logs
β€’ Verifying device type and placement
β€’ Evaluating airflow and environmental conditions
β€’ Confirming system programming aligns with the space’s use
β€’ Documenting findings and corrective actions

At π‘ͺπ’‚π’‘π’Šπ’•π’π’ π‘ͺπ’Šπ’•π’š π‘­π’Šπ’“π’† π‘·π’“π’π’•π’†π’„π’•π’Šπ’π’ & π‘³π’Šπ’‡π’† π‘Ίπ’‚π’‡π’†π’•π’š, 𝑳𝑳π‘ͺ, it is our business to help office buildings identify root causes, correct deficiencies, and restore confidence in their fire alarm systems β€” while maintaining full NFPA 72 compliance.

If your building is experiencing repeated false alarms, it’s worth taking a closer look before the next activation.

#FireAlarm #FalseAlarms #FacilityManagement #LifeSafety #OfficeBuildings #NFPA72 #CapitolCityFire #BatonRouge

Shannon Sampson https://capitolcityfire.com
Previous

πŸ”§ Fire Alarm & Special Hazard Systems: Service and Repair Matters
Next

Is Your Business Continuity Plan Missing a Critical Piece?