Fire alarm and detection system

Fire alarm and detection system

Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems are two types of Fire Alarm Systems that differ in how they detect and communicate the location of a fire.

Conventional Fire Alarm Systems are older, simpler systems that divide a building or premises into zones, with each zone connected to a circuit. When a Smoke Detector or Heat Detector in a zone is activated, the circuit is broken, and the control panel is able to determine which zone the fire is located in. However, these systems are limited in their ability to pinpoint the exact location of a fire, and they may produce false alarms if a detector in one zone is triggered by smoke or heat from another zone.

Addressable Fire Alarm Systems, on the other hand, are more advanced and can provide more precise information about the location of a fire. In an addressable system, each detector or device is assigned a unique address, and the system is able to communicate with each device individually. When a device is activated, the system is able to identify the specific location of the fire, allowing emergency responders to respond more quickly and effectively.

Overall, Addressable Fire Alarm Systems are more advanced and offer more precise information about the location of a fire, while Conventional Fire Alarm Systems are simpler and less expensive. The choice between these two types of systems will depend on the specific needs of the building and the level of precision required in detecting and communicating the location of a fire.