Fire Alarm Categories
There are two main types of category for fire alarm systems, and they are broken down into the following; Category L Category P
Calculating the Battery Backup for your Fire Alarm System
All fire alarm systems must be fitted with a standby supply and this is achieved by using Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries. The standards state that in the event of a mains supply failure, the backup batteries should be able to run the system for a minimum of 24hrs, followed by 30minuites in full alarm […]
Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems are used to detect a fire, and to signal a warning alarm to the appropriate source. In general, there are 3 types of system; Manual Fire Alarm Systems – which relies on manual call points to signal an alarm Life Protection Fire Alarm Systems – these are designed to protect the occupants […]
What is an addressable fire alarm system?
An addressble fire alarm panel communicates directly with each device. So in the event of a fire, the fire panel will display the exact device (detector or call point) that signaled the alarm, allowing the fire to be located more quickly. On a conventional system or 2 wire systems, there are often more than 10 […]