Completion date: April 6, 2024
Location: Montgomery, TX
Lake Conroe Ace Hardware needed a comprehensive fire alarm system to ensure the safety of their commercial space, which stocks household tools, garden supplies, home decor, and more. The primary reasons for this requirement were to enhance the safety measures against potential fire hazards, comply with fire safety regulations, and protect both the inventory and the people within the premises.
In response to their needs, we provided a comprehensive suite of solutions:
Managed Planning and Permitting: We initiated the project by handling all necessary planning and permitting processes. This involved drafting precise fire alarm system plans and submitting them to local authorities to ensure compliance with all local building codes and fire safety regulations.
Installed System Sensor Ceiling Horn/Strobes and Ceiling Strobes: Throughout the store, we installed System Sensor Ceiling Horn/Strobes and Ceiling Strobes at strategic locations. These devices are designed to alert occupants promptly in case of a fire, providing both audible and visual warnings to ensure maximum safety and quick evacuation if necessary.
Implemented Surge Protection: To safeguard the fire alarm system against electrical surges, we installed a surge protector. This proactive measure is crucial for maintaining the system's integrity and reliability over time.
Executed Installation, Activation, and Wiring: Our installation process included laying out 16/2 Red Solid Plenum Fire Alarm Cable to connect all system components. Following the precise wiring, we activated the system and conducted thorough testing to verify the functionality and effectiveness of every component, ensuring the system's seamless operation.
Installed the Altronix NAC Power Supply Control Panel: We set up an Altronix NAC Power Supply Control Panel to efficiently supply and manage power to the notification appliances. This panel is vital for the robust performance of the fire alarm system, guaranteeing that all devices are adequately powered.
Utilized Double Gang Backbox for Device Mounting: For a tidy and accessible setup, we mounted various devices, including manual pull stations, on double gang backboxes. This approach not only ensures operational efficiency but also maintains the aesthetic appeal of the installation.
By delivering these solutions, we aimed to equip Lake Conroe Ace Hardware with a reliable and effective fire alarm system that meets their specific requirements, ensuring the safety of the property, its contents, and everyone who visits or works there.
Demarcus L Spencer, Derrick Wilson, Ikramul Haque