Choosing the right fire alarm system for your commercial property is important in providing the maximum level of protection for your occupants and property. The different types of fire alarm systems are:

• Two-Way Fire Alarm System – usually used in smaller properties and uses two zones cables to connect the control panel with the detectors, call points, and alarm devices and provides the owner flexibility.
• Conventional System – features panels and devices directly hardwired to the control panel, while dividing the building into sections with each being wired to a circuit.
• Wireless Fire Alarm System – a wireless system that relies solely on multi-frequency links to function and provides continuous protection.
• Analogue Addressable Systems – commonly used in larger buildings because automatic and manual alarms can be set in specific parts of a building. This allows the specific sensor that detected smoke to be signaled so a fire’s location can be quickly located.

Learn more about the difference between addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.

As part of your fire safety system, you should also consider the type of smoke alarms you want to use in your commercial building. Smoke alarms types include:

• Photoelectric: uses a light sensor and light beam to detect smoke particles that obstruct how much light is picked up by the sensor.
• Ionization: detects changes in the electrically charged particles in the air.

A dual smoke alarm combines both photoelectric and ionization and can provide the highest level of protection to your property.

High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) brings decades of experience and knowledge to every commercial fire safety design, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Contact HRSS today to learn more about our complete commercial fire alarm systems and how to integrate advanced smoke detectors into your new or existing system.