There are a number of different types of equipment that can be used on premises to detect or prevent a fire at an early stage. In this section we will name some of the most common technical fire detectors in our facilities.

Fire and evacuation alarm

In the majority of Uppsala University's premises, fire and evacuation alarms are connected to the emergency services.

The purpose of a fire alarm is early detection of a fire, while an evacuation alarm is intended to initiate evacuation in the event of a fire or other danger.

Fire detectors

There are different types of fire detection. There are smoke detectors and heat detectors, as well as detectors that react to flames or fire gases.

You can also activate the fire alarm manually by pressing the fire alarm button.

Sprinkler

The sprinkler's purpose is to automatically extinguish or control a fire so it does not spread outside the room or area where the fire is. This needs to happen as early as possible, so that conditions critical for evacuation do not arise - and also to minimize severe property damage. Only those sprinkler heads that are exposed to the fire are activated. The sprinkler is also triggered if the glass in the sprinkler head is broken.