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Fire Alarm systems are designed to warn occupants in premises of fire, heat and, or smoke early enough so they can safely evacuate and they should provide an early enough warning if a fire breaks out or there is excessive heat or smoke.
Fire Alarm Regulations form part of the overall Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is also known as the ‘RRO’. The reform details everything you need to know as a business when it comes to fire safety. It is a lengthy and complicated document which a reputable Fire Safety Company will be able to break down for you, explaining your obligations as a business or commercial property owner.
It is a legal requirement and your responsibility as the owner of a business or commercial property to ensure you have the correct fire safety measures and procedures in place after an in-depth fire risk assessment has been completed. If safety measures, procedures and the correct fire detection/alarm systems are not in place and a fire breaks out, your insurance can be invalidated and you will be liable for injuries, fatalities and the cost of property damage which can amount to millions.
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What is a Conventional Fire Alarm System?
A conventional fire alarm is an alarm system designed to detect and alert occupants of any signs of fire, heat or smoke in a property.
A conventional fire alarm system uses one or more circuits connected to sensors which are all wired in parallel. The system is made up of one or more zones, each having either manually operated call points, automatic detection sensors or a combination of both and these are connected to a control panel. Conventional detectors/sensors are on/off devices which means if there isn’t any fire, heat or smoke they do nothing. If smoke or heat exceeds a predetermined threshold they turn the ‘Alarm’ state on.
How Does a Conventional Fire Alarm Work?
Conventional fire alarm devices/sensors are individually wired to a conventional fire alarm pane. If a device/sensor detects signs of a fire, smoke or heat which exceeds the pre-determined threshold then they send a signal to the control panel which sets off the alarm system.
What is an Addressable Fire Alarm System?
An addressable fire alarm system is made up of a series of fire detectors/sensors which are all connected back to a central control panel in a loop. Each detector/sensor has an individual address or location which allows the panel to show which one has triggered the alarm, allowing a quicker response time to the exact location of the fire, heat or smoke.
How does an Addressable Fire Alarm System work?
The detectors/sensors which make up an addressable fire alarm system all sit on a wired loop or a ring circuit. The system can have either manually operated call points, automatic detection sensors or a combination of both. The detectors/sensors all have electronic circuits that enable the addressable fire alarm control panel to send and receive data from each device allowing the panel to show the exact location of the device/sensor that has been triggered.
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