Alarm: Warns occupants of system activation
Electric actuated ball valve(s): Controlled by controller to activate system for fire emergency or irrigation
Submersible electric pump: Distributes water from cistern around and on top of structure in fire emergency or irrigation modes
Surfactant injection pump: Injects Class-A fire suppression additive from storage container into discharge manifold at a predetermined ratio of additive to water to create fire suppression solution, which is biodegradable and needs no clean up
Water storage cistern: Stores water below frost line for use in fire emergencies or irrigation. Refills automatically from water utility or well supply.
Irrigation distribution: Buried sprinkler heads and distribution piping distribute fire suppression solution or water around and on top of structure and surrounding terrain. In irrigation mode, sprinkler heads on top of structure are deactivated.
Wireless photonic detectors: Strategically placed detectors on outside of structure constantly look for the UV signature of fire communicating their status continuously to controller
Outdoor humidity and temperature sensor: Constantly monitors outdoor humidity and temperature, providing information to controller
LHD cable: When temperature reaches a predetermined set point, cable notifies controller of condition
UPS: Consists of either batteries, power inverter, battery charger/conditioner, and transformer (shown at right) or propane-fueled generator to provide power to critical power distribution panel in case of power outage
Automatic transfer switch: Switches automatically to UPS during power failure and back again during power restoration (default position)
Outdoor IP Cameras: Allows real-time remote monitoring of surrounding terrain through our Internet software link package
Thermostat (optional): Provides precise temperature control for heating, ventilating and air conditioning locally or remotely
IR/UV Photonic Sensor can detect fire at ¼ mile
The national Firewise Communities program is a multi-agency effort designed to reach beyond the fire service by involving homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers, and others in the effort to protect people, property, and natural resources from the risk of wildland fire - before a fire starts.
The Firewise Communities approach emphasizes community responsibility for planning in the design of a safe community as well as effective emergency response, and individual responsibility for safer home construction and design, landscaping, and maintenance.
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