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SEP 2013

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Situational Awareness (continued from page 38) Melding Cameras (continued from page 18) video footage is a critical tool for police and used as evidence in court proceedings. Tablets are also being used as an effective remote access solution. Roaming security and campus safety officers can now be equipped with control room capabilities in the palms of their hands, allowing them quick and easy access to video feeds from any camera around campus. This improves overall awareness and campus safety. It also provides an efficient and easy way to maintain communication at all times. Classroom audio solutions — traditionally used as a tool to help teachers to project their voice with- When integrated with video surveillance cameras, panic button notifcation will automatically turn on a camera in the classroom or other location and immediately provide video and audio feeds to the offce, campus emergency center or mobile device. out having to strain and ensure that all students can hear what they are saying — are also equipped with a panic button that acts as a notification device to alert administrators or security that there is a problem. When integrated with video surveillance cameras, this notification will automatically turn on a camera in the classroom or other location and immediately provide video and audio feeds to the office, campus emergency center or mobile device. On their own, these technologies are useful tools for educators. But as a fully integrated system, they create a powerful solution that helps schools achieve campus-wide situational awareness. By taking a solutions-oriented approach, a school can be sure they're investing in an integrated system that works together to drive value greater than the sum of its parts and most importantly, improves the safety and security for administrators, teachers and students. ❚ allowing the HVAC unit to continue to operate without the possibility of shutting down the fan if smoke is detected, thus they would still be considered an "integral part of the fire alarm system." Regardless, battery backup is not a requirement. The codes and standards allow AC-powered duct detectors to be used, and only stipulate that they cause a supervisory signal to be seen and heard somewhere should they activate. NFPA 72 (10.6.7.2.2) allows for devices that are an "integral part of the fire alarm system" to drop standby power during primary power outages. The only reason duct detectors must be supervised by a fire alarm system — and only when it is a code-required fire alarm warning system — is to provide better annunciation then the HVAC contractors who provide placards that read, for example, "RTU #7" or "AHU #14", when they are supposed to indicate the location of the detector and area served by the air handling unit. It is for this reason only, that the fire alarm company gets involved with these mechanical systems. Monitoring the duct detector's contacts for a supervisory signal is the (only) stated requirement. ❚ Greg Kessinger is SD&I;'s resident fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Reach him at greg@firealarm.org. Introducing RepsForSecurityTM is the security industry's primary source of information for and about its Manufacturers Representatives. • Locate Reps by Product Line, Manufacturer, and Territory • Determine individual Rep firm capabilities • Identify Product Lines seeking Reps ... and Reps seeking Product Lines • Understand the value of using Reps • Learn best practices Greg Peratt is Senior Director of the Video Solutions Integration Team for the Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. Request more info on Panasonic at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214586.   • Identify industry resources www.RepsForSecurity.com info@RepsForSecurity.com Request information: www.securityinfowatch.com/10300750 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | September 2013 93

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