What is meant by Fire Department Route Maps?
Fire department route maps are specialized plans that show firefighters the quickest path to a triggered fire detector in a building during a fire emergency. They contain detailed information about building layouts, fire protection equipment, and access routes, serving as an essential tool for emergency responders to quickly orient themselves and combat fires.
Typical software functions in the area of "Fire Department Route Maps":
- Digital Plan Creation: Creation and editing of digital building plans and routes.
- Automatic Route Calculation: Determination of the shortest path from the entrance to the fire detector.
- Symbol Library: Management of standardized symbols for fire protection equipment.
- Version Control: Tracking changes and updates to the plans.
- Export Function: Output of plans in various formats (e.g., PDF, DWG).
- Integration Capability: Connection to building management systems or fire alarm systems.
Examples of "Fire Department Route Maps":
- Overview plan of the building with marked location of the fire alarm control panel.
- Detailed floor plan with marked fire detectors and escape routes.
- Route map with color-highlighted path to the triggered fire detector.
- Cross-sectional view of the building to visualize vertical connections.
- Legend explaining used symbols and color codes.
- Special hazard notes for specific areas or rooms.