Fire Alarm Manual Call Points — Break Glass Buttons in Tbilisi
Fire Alarm Manual Call Points (Break Glass Buttons) are critical components of fire alarm systems that allow any person to manually activate fire alarm when detecting fire by breaking glass or pressing button in Tbilisi and throughout Georgia. These devices instantly send signal to fire panel which activates evacuation sirens, turns on emergency lighting, and notifies fire department, ensuring quick response and safe evacuation of people from building, which is necessary for all public buildings, offices, hotels, shopping centers, and factories. LAGI offers full range of fire alarm manual call points: Break Glass buttons (with breakable glass, red color), addressable Manual Call Points (unique ID, precise location), conventional Manual Call Points (zone system), resettable buttons (reusable, glass replacement), single-use buttons (cheap), IP65/IP67 weatherproof models (for outdoor use), LED indicator buttons (visual confirmation), dual function buttons (Fire + Panic), integration with any fire panel. All buttons comply with European standard EN 54-11.
Main Types of Fire Alarm Manual Call Points
- Break Glass addressable buttons — unique ID, precise location detection, LED indicator, resettable glass, 2-wire connection, ideal for large buildings, hotels.
- Break Glass conventional buttons — zone system, 4-wire connection, NO/NC contacts, cheap, ideal for small buildings, offices, shops.
- Resettable buttons — glass replacement possible, reusable, economical long-term, test key testing, ideal for high-traffic locations.
- Single-use buttons — after glass break require full replacement, very cheap, ideal for budget projects, temporary installations.
- IP65/IP67 weatherproof buttons — protected from rain, dust, temperature -40°C to +70°C, ideal for outdoor stairs, parking, open spaces.
- LED indicator buttons — built-in LED (red/green), visual confirmation on activation, visible in dark, battery status indication.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Addressable buttons — each button has unique ID number, fire panel knows exactly which button activated and where located (e.g. "3rd floor, east staircase"), 2-wire connection, more expensive, ideal for large buildings. Conventional buttons — buttons grouped into zones (e.g. "Zone 3 - 3rd floor"), panel knows only zone, not precise location, 4-wire connection, cheaper, ideal for small buildings. Recommendation: addressable — hotels, hospitals, shopping centers. Conventional — offices, shops, factories.
Fire alarm manual call points must be tested regularly to ensure safety. Recommendations: 1) weekly visual inspection — ensure button not damaged, glass intact, LED indicator working. 2) monthly functional test — use test key (for resettable buttons) or press button (for single-use buttons) and ensure siren activated. 3) annual professional inspection — full check by certified technician. This is mandatory for fire safety standards compliance.
Correct placement of fire alarm manual call points is critical for effective evacuation. Recommendations: 1) at evacuation exits — at all emergency exits, stairs, in corridors. 2) height — 1.2-1.5m from floor (easily accessible for everyone including children and disabled). 3) visibility — button must be visible and easily noticeable (red color, "FIRE" text). 4) distance — maximum 30-45m distance between buttons (person must reach button in 30 seconds). 5) protection — avoid locations where button can be damaged (high traffic, transport).