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Q: What are the different types of fire alarm systems?

Conventional There are three main types of fire alarm systems. Conventional fire alarm systems divide your premises into broad zones. This type of system is most suitable for low-risk environments such as small offices or homes. In the event of an alert, the fire alarm panel can identify the entire zone where the alert came from but will not be able to pinpoint the exact area of the triggered alarm. Addressable Addressable fire alarm systems assign each individual device with its own unique electronic address. This makes it easier to identify which device has been triggered and spot the location of a fire if an alarm is active. The system can then quickly notify local responders to take necessary action. These alarms are most suitable for larger and more higher risk areas, such as schools, large offices and hospitals. Wireless Wireless fire alarm systems work similarly to addressable fire alarms. Instead of wires, they use a secure wireless link between the sensors and the fire alarm panel. These fire alarms are most suited to premises which would like to avoid using lots of cable for aesthetic reasons, such as historical buildings, museums and religious spaces.

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At Electric Medic, we provide a comprehensive range of fire alarm services and maintenance packages, including the design, installation and servicing of fire alarm systems. Our fully accredited designers will recommend options based on the best possible equipment to help you achieve full fire protection for your building and get the very best from our fire alarm services.

Following the initial design, our team of highly qualified and fully trained engineers can then assist you with your system installation. We have full BAFE approval in fire alarm services and detection systems and are also an approved contractor by SAFEContractor, CHAS and ConstructionLine.

As well as fire alarm installation, we also offer regular servicing and maintenance to ensure their reliability and help to reduce false alarms that may be disruptive to your business. Regular servicing will also extend the working life of your equipment, helping you to save money on corrective maintenance in the long term.

Following the initial design, our team of highly qualified and fully trained engineers can then assist you with your system installation. We have full BAFE approval in fire alarm services and detection systems and are also an approved contractor by SAFEContractor, CHAS and ConstructionLine.

As well as fire alarm installation, we also offer regular servicing and maintenance to ensure their reliability and help to reduce false alarms that may be disruptive to your business. Regular servicing will also extend the working life of your equipment, helping you to save money on corrective maintenance in the long term.

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Reasons to install a fire alarm systemgilesmeacock@gmail.com2022-12-08T14:27:55+00:00

Reasons to install a fire alarm system

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of your building’s fire strategy. It is important to make sure that the system you have meets the British Standards for fire safety, as well as satisfying your fire risk assessment.

Fire alarm systems are the quickest and most reliable way of informing all employees of an emergency situation. The presence of an alarm system can significantly reduce the risk of injuries, fatalities and property damage by providing early warning if a fire breaks out. This allows anyone on the premises more time to react, exit the building safely and alert the authorities before the fire escalates.

Loss of life and property damage has been proven to be minimal when fires are successfully dealt with in the earliest stages. Studies have shown 93% of all fire-related deaths and 95% of all direct property damage occur only after a fire has progressed. Installing an adequate fire alarm system can also help you to meet any legal and insurance obligations. It is required by law that all business premises must have an appropriate fire detection system in order to safeguard their staff. This makes it a crucial decision for business property owners to invest in fire alarm services in order to maintain a high level of safety.

What are the different types of fire alarm systems?gilesmeacock@gmail.com2022-12-08T14:28:59+00:00

What are the different types of fire alarm systems?

Conventional
There are three main types of fire alarm systems. Conventional fire alarm systems divide your premises into broad zones. This type of system is most suitable for low-risk environments such as small offices or homes. In the event of an alert, the fire alarm panel can identify the entire zone where the alert came from but will not be able to pinpoint the exact area of the triggered alarm.

Addressable
Addressable fire alarm systems assign each individual device with its own unique electronic address. This makes it easier to identify which device has been triggered and spot the location of a fire if an alarm is active. The system can then quickly notify local responders to take necessary action. These alarms are most suitable for larger and more higher risk areas, such as schools, large offices and hospitals.

Wireless
Wireless fire alarm systems work similarly to addressable fire alarms. Instead of wires, they use a secure wireless link between the sensors and the fire alarm panel. These fire alarms are most suited to premises which would like to avoid using lots of cable for aesthetic reasons, such as historical buildings, museums and religious spaces.

With engineers based in the Essex and London, Electric Medic can enter a project at any stage – from supporting you through the architectural phase for new buildings, to helping design a new system for your existing site, we are on hand to guide you through the design, installation, commissioning and programming of regular service visits.

Every fire safety project is carefully managed with you in mind as your committed service partner. If you are interested in any of our fire alarm services, or would like to book a free site survey, please get in touch with us today.