Honeywell FAAST Aspirating Smoke Detection Applications Guide

Introduction to Aspirating Smoke Detection

This guide details Honeywell's FAAST (Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology) Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) systems. ASD technology provides advanced smoke detection by actively drawing air samples through a pipe network to a central detector, ensuring early and reliable fire detection.

Key Features and Benefits

• Early detection of smoke particles, even at very low concentrations.
• High sensitivity and reliable performance in challenging environments, including high airflow and dusty conditions.
• Reduced nuisance alarms through sophisticated detection algorithms.
• Flexible installation options suitable for various architectural and environmental challenges.
• Compliance with international standards such as EN 54-20, NFPA, and BS 6266.

Applications Covered

The FAAST ASD systems are designed for a wide range of critical applications, including:

• Data Centers and Electronic Equipment Installations
• Telecommunications Facilities
• Clean Rooms
• Duct and Return Air Monitoring
• Prisons and Restricted Areas
• Areas with Extreme Temperatures
• Historic and Cultural Buildings
• Transportation Facilities

Standards and Compliance

This guide references and aligns with key industry standards and codes, ensuring robust and compliant fire safety solutions. These include:

• EN 54-20: Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Part 20: Aspirating Smoke Detectors
• NFPA 72, NFPA 75, NFPA 76: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, Standards for Information Technology Equipment, and Telecommunications Facilities.
• BS 6266: Code of Practice for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD) Systems.