When you hear a fire alarm, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? RUN. A fire alarm system is a group of various fire safety devices working together to warn people of a fire. These devices emit sounds and sometimes even lights that indicate people to evacuate the area.  By bringing awareness that a fire has started, they are the first step to fighting a fire and getting out safely.

A fire alarm system is activated through automatic devices such as smoke and heat detectors, or manual devices such as switches or levers. In various places, once the alarm is activated, loud noises and flashing lights can be heard and seen. In some systems, the alarm automatically triggers an update to the nearest fire station. A fire generally starts small and gradually builds. If there is no alarm system in place, people may find out about the fire too late, which can lead to injuries and worse. Thus, the alarm is essential, in warning people of a fire. Once the alarm does its job, it is up to the fire suppression system to put out the fire.

There are two main types of fire alarm systems in the market; Conventional systems and Addressable systems. Conventional systems have a single cable to which all the components are wired. In such a setup, it is difficult to determine where exactly the fire started. Addressable systems are an advanced version, where each component has a unique identifier. This enables people to pinpoint where exactly the fire started.

There are various fire safety equipment manufacturers in Pune. So how can one pin point which system is appropriate for them? There are many factors to take into consideration when choosing the right fire alarm system for your establishment:

1. Size of the premises: It is important to take into consideration the size of the premise where the alarm system will be installed. If it is a large building like a factory etc. then an addressable system would be easier and quicker to put out the fire. In case of a small office or building, a conventional alarm system would suffice.
2. Potential fire hazards: Different materials burn in different ways. Some materials emit a lot of smoke, in which case a smoke detector would be necessary. There are also some materials that emit more heat and less smoke, in which case a heat detector would work better.
3. People on Site: In case of a large premise, it is necessary to have a public address system, where people would also hear instructions on where to proceed. This eliminates public fear and reduces the chance of a stampede. In case there are people of the deaf and dumb community on premises, then flashing lights would be easier to warn them of a fire.
4. Cabling: In case of places like museums etc. laying down any cabling would destroy infrastructure in the area. In that case, one can opt for a wireless system that is easier to put into place with minimum damage to the surroundings.

Fire alarm systems are essential in every building and establishment. They prevent a small fire from proving to be lethal. Contact Acufire Systems Pvt. Ltd. for a consultation on which fire alarm system would be appropriate for your premise and an installation of superior fire alarm systems.