As mentioned previously, most of today's casinos include theme parks. These parks include amusement rides, which are required by code to be shut down in the event of a fire alarm. The fire alarm system needs to interface with the ride control system to implement these functions. Therefore, the fire alarm system needs to be properly designed and installed to allow the rides to be overridden during a fire alarm condition. Since the rides and attractions are revenue producing elements of the casino, proper care needs to be implemented in the design and installation of the fire alarm system to prevent inadvertent shutdown of the rides.
Many buildings being constructed today require smoke control systems.
Building and fire codes require these systems within high-rise structures, along with other types of occupancies or special features, such as atriums. Since many of the casinos being constructed are large enough to be classified as high-rise structures and with the use of atriums prevalent , smoke control systems must be integrated into the fire protection system. Smoke control systems are required by code to contain or limit the spread of smoke within a building. A simple form of smoke control is the shutting down of an air-handling system when smoke is detected. This prevents smoke from being re-circulated in the building due to the air movement of the fan.