Why Are There False Alarms?

Fire alarms are frequently activated falsely, which causes peace disruption, reduces people's vigilance, and hinders evacuation during real fire alarms. ⚠️ Here are the main reasons for the false activation of fire alarms.

1. Environmental factors

Dusty, foggy and high humidity, strong winds, insects, and frequent environmental changes can accidentally trigger the fire and smoke detector. Factors such as steam from cooking or hot showers, smoke from lighting incense candles, and construction work can affect the environment near the sensor, resulting in false alarms.

2. Human errors

Most safety systems are relatively easy to use and do not require extensive training, so it is easy to overlook formal training for the personnel involved.

In addition, many deliberately caused false alarms, such as students or residents playing pranks and fire alarm doors being pushed open in shopping malls.

3. Design and maintenance of fire service installations

Poorly designed fire service installations can lead to power instability or equipment damage, and incompatible electronic characteristics of sensors and signal panels can lead to false alarms. In addition, the lack of cleaning and maintenance can also affect the sensor's performance.

🔔 How can false alarms be reduced?

🔸 Ensure that the sensor of the selected model has been tested simultaneously and proven to be compatible with the signal panels

🔸 Have the equipment inspected and maintained regularly: the fire service installations or equipment is inspected at least once a year by a registered fire service installation contractor

🔸 Keeping a log book with details of each false alarm

🔸 Strengthen fire safety education and publicity to enhance the public's awareness of fire prevention and prevent false alarms by human causes.