Gain Complete Knowledge On Different Types of Fire Alarm Systems

by Fire Alarm Academy Fire Safety Training

A fire alarm system is made to alert us during emergencies so that you can initiate action to protect yourself and the general public.You will find fire alarms in factories, offices, and public buildings.They are a part of daily routine but are overlooked until there is an emergency. When a fire alarm is triggered, the sound will warn people that there is a fire and you have to evacuate.This system has a remote control system that can alert a fire brigade through a central station.

There are two types of fire alarm systems that are described below as follows:

1. Conventional Fire Alarm - A conventional fire alarm system along with its components are wired to the same cable which is connected to a control panel.This panel shows a signal at the time when the components activate.This fire system is inexpensive and it works properly in small factories.The conventional fire alarm system has a problem is that when the fire alarm gives a signal that appears on the control panel, you cannot know where the component is in the building. If you find this fire alarm system as a problem, you may opt for addressable fire alarm systems.

2. Addressable fire alarm - An addressable fire alarm system is a modern system and the components of this system have their unique identifiers. When a component of this system initiates, it informs the address of the component on a fire alarm panel. Large facilities use this system as they can find out where the trouble signal has originated from. It will save plenty of time as it eliminates the requirement to search the component, which produced the signal. You can gain intense knowledge reading an eBook written on the types of fire alarm systems and all related topics.

After you have identified the kind of fire alarm system that shall work best for your place, you should communicate it with a fire alarm installation provider. They will evaluate your building, and work along with the local building requirements, and authority possessing jurisdiction. They will follow this code and decide the fire alarm components that will be needed and where they should be placed. They will make sure the fire alarm system meets the local requirements. Your prior knowledge in this matter will help you a lot at the time of installation.