Once installed, your main fire alarm control panel carefully monitors the resistance across each zone. If a fire is detected, or a manual call point is triggered, the resistance across the zone in question will drop - alerting the control panel and subsequently sounding the alarm.

The main dis-advantage of a conventional fire alarm is its in-ability to report detailed information in the event of a fire. Whilst your control panel can clearly identify which zone has been triggered, it does not signal which individual detector sent the alarm signal. In many cases, zones can contain any number of devices dotted throughout your premises. This lack of information can subsequently effect the search time needed to find the source of the fire. Learn more about addressable fire alarms.

Utilising many years of experience working within fire and security, our specialist engineers can provide advice as to whether a conventional fire alarm is suitable for your property. We take into account your direct requirements, your industry, your property as well as the requirements of outside regulatory bodies or insurers.