Fire Protection Control Panel (FPCP) (CMSI in French)

The Fire Safety System Protection Control Panel (FPCP) is a device within the Fire Safety System (FSS). The FPCP ensures the centralized automatic control of a facility's safety measures. This apparatus aims to control, alert, and signal all elements related to fire detection and building protection. Its role is to manage all fire emergency situations efficiently and rapidly. 

The  FPCP consists of two sub-assemblies: 

• An Alarm Management Unit (UGA), which is part of the Alarm Equipment (AE) and controls the audible devices (DS) for evacuation. 
• A Signaling Unit (US) + a Centralized Manual Control Unit (UCMC) which provides control and signaling for compartmentation and smoke extraction equipment. 

The FPCP interrogates fire detectors installed in the building to monitor the presence of smoke, heat, or flames. If such a device is triggered, a signal is then sent to the FCPCP. Upon receiving this signal, the FPCP determines the incident zone and activates the building's protection measures. This may involve activating fire doors, opening smoke dampers, triggering the audible evacuation system to alert occupants, etc.  

The FPCP stores the source of the incident in its memory and transmits this information to the intervention teams. The collected data allows emergency teams to precisely identify the origin of the problem, its location, and the measures taken. Some FPCP models can suggest evacuation routes for occupants to assembly points (audible/visual signaling, etc.). 

Tests are carried out in our laboratories to evaluate the conformity of the FPCP according to NFS 61-934/35/36 standards, especially to allow manufacturers to get the NF mark delivered by AFNOR.