RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS

With the growing number of public buildings for various purposes, the issues of ensuring their fire safety are becoming particularly relevant. Automatic fire protection systems are effective means of timely detection and elimination of fires, minimizing damage and saving human lives. This article is aimed at forming a set of recommendations on the selection and installation of automatic fire protection systems in public buildings, taking into account their design features, functional purpose and requirements of regulatory documents. Particular attention is paid to the classification of automatic fire protection systems, their characteristics and performance criteria. The design features of fire alarm systems, automatic fire extinguishing, warning and evacuation control systems are taken in consideration in the research. Practical advice is given on the optimal placement of equipment, the choice of types of systems depending on the category of the building in terms of fire danger and the nature of potential risks. The recommendations presented can be useful for designers, engineers, specialists in the field of fire safety, as well as for management organizations.