Conventional Fire Alarms

Conventional Fire Alarm systems provide adequate protection for many smaller businesses such as small offices, nurseries, bed and breakfasts, warehouses and shops.

How conventional fire alarm systems work

A conventional fire alarm system has detection zones which are connected to a number of automatic fire detectors (AFDs) such as heat or smoke detectors and break glass units across the building. If the system detects a fire then an LED will light up on the detector and on the relevant zone on the main control panel so you can clearly see the area the fire is in. The control panel will then operate the warning sounders or sounder beacons which are usually on a separate circuit. Conventional fire systems start from single zone systems all way up to 32 zone systems, although we recommend installing an addressable system for any building which requires protection for over more than eight zones.

Relay outputs

The main control panel will have a number of relay outputs to operate building interfaces such as lifts, access control, door holders, other fire alarm panels or a link to the fire brigade control. Operation of the main control panel is usually restricted by a key or code so only designated people have access to the panel. A range of options are available such as one man walk test (useful for weekly testing) and disabling of sounders or detection zones.

Only world class products

At Assured we never compromise on quality or reliability when it comes to fire alarm equipment. We are installing life saving systems for you, your staff and visitors and for this reason we only use equipment from world class suppliers such as the companies below.

C- Tech – http://www.c-tec.co.uk

Ken-Tec Electronics – http://www.kentec.co.uk

Apollo – http://www.apollo-fire.co.uk

Hochiki – http://www.hochiki.co.uk

Klaxon – http://www.klaxonsignals.com