Fire Alarms

Domestic, Residential, Commercial and Business Fire alarms and Smoke Alarms are life-savers. Effective fire safety systems should be a major concern for all businesses, organisations, home owners and landlords.

Early smoke and fire detection plays a significant role in protecting your home, premises, family and staff, as well as members of the public. Property loss and personal injury can be minimized through early smoke and fire detection, because fire control efforts can be started while the fire is still small.

The appropriate fire alarm system depends on your building structure, it’s purpose and use, and the current fire safety legislation and regulations.

Types of Fire Alarm System

Fire Alarm Systems operate on the same principle. If a fire safety detector automatically registers smoke or heat, or someone manually operates a break glass unit (manual break point) by breaking the glass, then alarm sirens or sounders go off to warn others in the building that there may be a fire. A fire alarm system may also incorporate remote signalling equipment and auto dialler dial-out, which would alert the Fire Services.

Fire Alarm Systems can be broken down into four categories:

Conventional Fire Alarm System

In a Conventional Fire Alarm System, call points and detectors are wired to the Fire Alarm Control Panel in Zones.

Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Systems

Analogue Addressable Fire Alarm Systems are also known as Intelligent Fire Alarm Systems. There are several different types of Analogue Systems available, and SMD can advise you on the best solution to meet your fire safety requirements.

Wireless Fire Alarm System

Wireless fire alarm systems are an effective alternative to traditional wired fire alarm systems, and installation avoids major disruption to your day-to-day life, business and fabric of your property or premises. A wireless fire alarm system uses a radio signal to link and communicate with the sensors and notification devices (smoke detectors, call-points, etc.) and the main central control system.

Addressable Systems

An Addressable System is similar to a Conventional System, but the Control Panel can determine exactly which detector or call point has initiated the alarm.

Maintenance

Its vitally important to keep your Fire Alarm System in full working order and test it regularly. SMD offers a comprehensive fire safety system maintenance package for all new and existing clients and customers. The aftercare and maintenance service available for all makes and models of fire alarm, even systems previously installed by other companies. See our Maintenance or Emergency Callouts section.