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 addressable fire alarm system gives each addressable device, such as a smoke detector or manual call point, its own address. When a device signals an alarm, the fire alarm control panel can show which device activated and its programmed location, if one has been set. How does an addressable fire alarm system work? The […]