Fire control room duty personnel are unable to operate the fire alarm control panel, and in the event of a fire, cannot confirm the alarm point location or activate interlocking controls.
The fire control room is the management center and emergency command center for building fire safety. Section 6.1 of GB 50116-2013 provides comprehensive provisions for the setup of fire control rooms. GB 25506-2010 "General Technical Requirements for Fire Control Rooms" specifies management systems and technical requirements. Article 8.1.7 of GB 50016-2014 requires that the fire control room be located on the ground floor or the first basement level with a direct exit to the outdoors.
The fire control room area shall be no less than 15 m², typically 20 to 30 m². The fire resistance rating shall be no lower than Grade II; the fire resistance limit of partition walls shall be no less than 2 hours, and that of floor slabs no less than 1.5 hours. The ambient temperature shall be 16 to 28 ℃, humidity no more than 70%, and illuminance no less than 300 lx. Anti-static raised flooring with a clearance height of no less than 200 mm shall be used. The room shall be equipped with a fire alarm controller, a linkage-type fire linkage controller, a fire telephone host, a fire emergency broadcast host, and a graphic display device.
In terms of equipment configuration, the graphic display device (CRT) can display alarm point locations and equipment status. The multi-line control panel directly controls important equipment such as fire pumps, fans, and elevators. The fire power supply monitor monitors the status of the fire power supply. The UPS power supply provides continuous power for no less than 8 hours to ensure normal system operation during power outages. The control room door shall be a Grade B fire door opening outward.
The management system requires a 24-hour two-person duty system, with personnel holding fire facility operator certificates. Duty records shall cover equipment operating status, alarm events, fault events, and shift handover information. The fire alarm handling process is: upon receiving an alarm signal, confirm the fire condition, activate the emergency plan, call 119, and start fire equipment. After each alarm handling, records shall be filed. An emergency operation drill for the fire control room shall be conducted every six months.
Construction key points include: fire cables in the control room shall be fire-resistant cables laid along cable trays or trunking. A dedicated grounding plate shall be provided, with grounding conductors of no less than 25 mm² copper wire. Surge protective devices (SPD) shall be installed on distribution lines. All metal enclosures of equipment shall be equipotentially bonded. An independent fresh air system shall be provided to meet equipment heat dissipation requirements. Unrelated equipment shall not be brought into the control room.
Common problems include: duty personnel being unskilled, unable to operate the CRT or handle alarms; incomplete alarm records, with historical records cleared and untraceable; insufficient equipment spare parts, with no replacements for modules, detectors, etc. The solution is to arrange for duty personnel to attend operator training and work with certificates, and organize emergency operation drills every six months. Equipment manufacturers shall be required to provide hands-on training to ensure proficiency.
The management level of a hotel's fire control room directly affects the fire safety of the entire building. It is recommended that hotels establish and improve fire control room management systems, including duty systems, shift handover systems, equipment inspection systems, and emergency response systems. Duty personnel shall be familiar with the hotel's building layout, fire facility distribution, and emergency plan procedures. Spare parts for control room equipment shall be kept sufficient, including common items such as various detectors, modules, buttons, and fuse tubes, for quick replacement in case of failure. The fire equipment layout plan and system wiring diagram in the control room shall be displayed on the wall for quick reference and operation by duty personnel during emergencies. Hotels shall organize a full-staff fire evacuation drill once a year, during which control room duty personnel shall actually operate linkage equipment to verify system functions and personnel operational proficiency. The fire control room maintenance contract shall specify the maintenance unit's response time, maintenance content, and assessment standards to ensure the system is always in good condition.
Personnel management in the fire control room is the key guarantee for reliable system operation. Duty personnel shall obtain a fire facility operator vocational qualification certificate at intermediate level or above and be familiar with the operation of the fire alarm controller and emergency handling procedures. Training for duty personnel shall include both theoretical training and hands-on training; theoretical training covers fire regulations, fire facility principles, and emergency plans, while hands-on training covers fire alarm controller operation, linkage equipment operation, and emergency handling drills. Duty management in the fire control room shall establish a complete institutional system, including duty systems, shift handover systems, equipment inspection systems, and information reporting systems. Duty records shall include equipment operating status, alarm event handling, fault repair records, and shift handover information, with records retained for no less than one year. The emergency handling procedures of the fire control room shall be displayed on the wall, including steps such as alarm confirmation, fire verification, emergency plan activation, 119 calling, and fire equipment linkage operation. An emergency operation drill for the fire control room shall be conducted every six months, covering subjects such as fire alarm reception, alarm confirmation, linkage equipment operation, and personnel evacuation command. Through certified duty, regular training, and emergency drills, ensure that fire control room duty personnel possess solid professional quality and emergency handling capabilities.
Personnel management in the fire control room is the key guarantee for reliable system operation. Duty personnel shall obtain a fire facility operator vocational qualification certificate at intermediate level or above and be familiar with the operation of the fire alarm controller and emergency handling procedures. Training for duty personnel shall include both theoretical training and hands-on training; theoretical training covers fire regulations, fire facility principles, and emergency plans, while hands-on training covers fire alarm controller operation, linkage equipment operation, and emergency handling drills. Duty management in the fire control room shall establish a complete institutional system, including duty systems, shift handover systems, equipment inspection systems, and information reporting systems. Duty records shall include equipment operating status, alarm event handling, fault repair records, and shift handover information, with records retained for no less than one year. The emergency handling procedures of the fire control room shall be displayed on the wall, including steps such as alarm confirmation, fire verification, emergency plan activation, 119 calling, and fire equipment linkage operation. An emergency operation drill for the fire control room shall be conducted every six months, covering subjects such as fire alarm reception, alarm confirmation, linkage equipment operation, and personnel evacuation command. Through certified duty, regular training, and emergency drills, ensure that fire control room duty personnel possess solid professional quality and emergency handling capabilities. Intelligent upgrading of the fire control room is an important direction for improving management efficiency. Introducing fire IoT technology enables remote monitoring of equipment operating status and fault early warning. The graphic display device (CRT) in the fire control room shall display in real time the working status and location information of all fire equipment, and automatically pop up the floor plan of the alarm point and information on surrounding fire equipment when an alarm occurs. The system's historical data storage function can record all alarm events, linkage operations, and equipment status changes, providing data support for accident analysis and system optimization. The remote maintenance function of the fire alarm controller allows manufacturer technicians to remotely diagnose faults and upgrade system software via the network, reducing on-site service response time. The fire power supply monitoring system in the fire control room can monitor in real time the operating status of the main power and backup power, and automatically alarm when the power supply is abnormal. The intelligent scheduling system in the fire control room can automatically schedule shifts based on duty personnel qualifications and attendance, ensuring certified personnel are on duty for every shift every day. Through these intelligent means, comprehensively improve the management efficiency and control level of the fire control room.
The intelligent upgrade of the fire control room is an important direction for improving management efficiency. Introducing fire IoT technology enables remote monitoring of equipment operating status and fault pre-warning. The graphic display device (CRT) in the fire control room should display in real time the operating status and location information of all fire protection equipment, and automatically pop up the floor plan of the alarm point and information on surrounding fire protection equipment when an alarm occurs. The system's historical data storage function can record all alarm events, linkage operations and equipment status changes. The remote maintenance function of the fire alarm controller allows manufacturer technicians to remotely diagnose faults and upgrade system software via the network. The fire power supply monitoring system in the fire control room can monitor in real time the operating status of the main power supply and backup power supply. The intelligent shift scheduling system in the fire control room can automatically schedule shifts based on the qualifications and attendance of duty personnel. Fire protection equipment information management in the fire control room is also an important part of intelligent construction. Establish an electronic ledger of fire protection equipment recording each device's model, installation location, maintenance records and inspection records, and use barcode or RFID tags to enable rapid identification and information query of equipment. Maintenance plans for fire protection equipment can automatically generate work orders based on equipment type and usage. The spare parts management system for fire protection equipment can track the inventory status and procurement cycle of spare parts. The fault management system for fire protection equipment can record fault symptoms, troubleshooting processes and repair results, and build a fault case library. The inspection report management system for fire protection equipment can archive and query inspection reports from previous years. Equipment information management in the fire control room improves management efficiency and reduces management costs through informatization.
Fire protection equipment information management in the fire control room is an important part of intelligent construction. Establish an electronic ledger of fire protection equipment recording each device's model, installation location, maintenance records and inspection records, and use barcode or RFID tags to enable rapid identification and information query of equipment. Maintenance plans for fire protection equipment can automatically generate work orders based on equipment type and usage. The spare parts management system for fire protection equipment can track the inventory status and procurement cycle of spare parts to ensure the timely supply of commonly used spare parts. The fault management system for fire protection equipment can record fault symptoms, troubleshooting processes and repair results, and build a fault case library for reference by maintenance personnel. The intelligent shift scheduling system in the fire control room can automatically schedule shifts based on the qualifications and attendance of duty personnel to ensure that certified personnel are on duty for every shift every day. The fire power supply monitoring system in the fire control room can monitor in real time the operating status of the main power supply and backup power supply and automatically alarm when the power supply is abnormal. Through these intelligent means, comprehensively improve the management efficiency and control level of the fire control room and ensure the safe and reliable operation of building fire protection facilities.
The intelligent upgrade of the fire control room and the introduction of fire IoT technology can enable remote monitoring of equipment operating status and fault pre-warning. The graphic display device (CRT) should display in real time the operating status and location information of all fire protection equipment. The system's historical data storage function can record all alarm events, linkage operations and equipment status changes. The remote maintenance function of the fire alarm controller allows manufacturer technicians to remotely diagnose faults via the network. The fire power supply monitoring system in the fire control room can monitor in real time the operating status of the main power supply and backup power supply. The informatized construction of electronic ledgers, maintenance plans, spare parts management and fault management for fire protection equipment can improve management efficiency and reduce management costs. The intelligent construction of the fire control room is an important direction for improving the level of fire safety management.