October 2023
As a trusted fire alarm company, Lynx Fire & Security take our responsibility to safeguard your commercial property seriously. Our reliable team of commercial fire alarm system fitting specialists operate throughout Kettering, Corby, Northampton and the surrounding counties to provide installation and maintenance services for your smoke alarms. We work to install fire alarms with early detection features, quick response times and 24/7 protection in order to reassure you and your employees.
Our in-depth article – The Importance of a Commercial Fire Alarm System – emphasises the effects of poor fire safety and preparation. In this article, we want to demonstrate how the correct smoke alarm procedures can drastically impact your team’s overall sense of safety and safeguard your business’ longevity.
Are smoke alarms essential for my business?
According to the London Fire Brigade, ‘current UK fire alarm regulations state that all business premises must have an appropriate fire detection system’ – making it a legal requirement.
However, smoke alarms do more than just check a mandatory box. From playing an intrinsic role in protecting your assets to safeguarding your people, a fire alarm installation provides you with peace of mind.
Benefits of fire alarm installations and maintenance
We understand that the initial investment of a commercial smoke alarm can be daunting, which is why it makes it so important to understand the benefits they can add to your property.
Other than protecting your property from fire damage, minimising the lasting effects of a fire and safeguarding the lives of your employees, commercial fire alarm systems have many secondary benefits, including:
- A well-serviced and maintained alarm could potentially lower insurance costs
- A fire alarm that signals to an ARC means activity at your commercial property is under continuous surveillance
- You can integrate all security and fire systems together to fully safeguard your premises
Types of smoke alarm systems
There are two main types of fire alarm systems – conventional and addressable. At Lynx Fire and Security, we survey your property in order to determine which system suits your requirements best, this decision is usually based on the following information:
Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
Conventional fire alarms are analogue, wired systems that use an electric current to send signals from the devices within individually wired zones, to the control panel.
When the environmental conditions increase to a certain extent – i.e. smoke, increase in temperature – the flow of the current changes, resulting in a fire alarm activation.
- Perfect for smaller buildings, such as offices or retail outlets
Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
Addressable fire alarms have a main control panel digitally connected to devices in a loop – allowing each of the devices to send signals to the control panel using binary.
An addressable fire alarm makes it easier to pinpoint the exact area of activation and helps to narrow down the affected area of a larger building.
- Ideal for complexes, schools or larger buildings such as hospitals
If you would like to receive further information on how Lynx Fire & Security can design, fit or service your commercial fire alarm, get in touch via our enquiry form. Alternatively, you can reach a member of our friendly team via telephone 0800 998 1303 or email [email protected] during our working hours – we aim to respond as quickly as possible.
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