Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Fire detection and alarm systems ensure that a fire is detected quickly and a warning given, allowing people to escape safely and the emergency services to be notified. Different types of fire detector may be suitable for different parts of your premises and systems must be designed to avoid the inconvenience of false alarms. The alarm systems can also send a signal where appropriate to activate fire suppression systems.
There are 3 types of Fire Alarm Systems:
ADDRESSABLE SYSTEM
The Addressable Fire Alarm System is more precise operating system – each individual detection device has its own identification address and so when a fire is detected by that device, its exact location can be transmitted to the addressable fire alarm panel so the fire can be located instantly. The addressable fire alarm system will provide you with information about individual detectors in the system.
CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM
The Conventional Fire Alarm System is known as the zoned system and works with around 2 – 4 zones although it can be expanded up to 36 zones. When a fire is detected, the alarm will tell you which zoned area has the fire. The conventional fire alarm system will only have information about general zones.
HYBRID SYSTEM
The Hybrid Fire Alarm System combines the capabilities of various technology devices like Addressable System, Wireless System, Conventional System, Detectors, MCPs, Hooters are linked together and formed as a system.
