A manual call point would typically initiate a fire alarm activation immediately in a building. In a passenger terminal, these may be setup in conjunction with monitoring and response protocols, to have a time delay under C&E rules. This would help prevent false alarms that would otherwise initiate an evacuation of the terminal, leading to unnecessary disruption.
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Cause and effect for an airport terminal building

The establishment of Cause and Effect (C&E) for an airport terminal building is more than just fire safety and building system integration. It is an opportunity to establish a solution that can offer many benefits to the airport operator’s emergency…