Revit: Fire-Alarm Systems Design

Learn how to design fire-alarm systems in Revit.

Introduction

• Getting started with fire-alarm systems in Revit
• Using the exercise files

1. Project Setup

• Linking architecture
• Copying and monitoring levels
• Creating plan views
• Creating fire-alarm views
• Adjusting electrical settings
• Adding spaces

2. Incorporating Different Fire-Alarm Devices

• Adding wall-hosted devices
• Incorporating ceiling-mounted devices
• Including fire-alarm control panels
• Adding fire-alarm "hold open" devices
• Including a firefighter's control and indicating panel
• Adding a cable tray
• Adding a conduit

3. Circuiting

• Creating a low-voltage circuit
• Adding in wires
• Reviewing the System Browser
• Editing the circuits
• Adding panel schedules
• Customizing panel schedules
• Tagging panels and devices

4. Detailing

• Working with sections
• Adding drafting views
• Importing AutoCAD files into Revit
• Inserting views from files

Conclusion

• Next steps