This guide outlines system components and types of alarms, looks at how fire alarm systems fit in with overall security and provides tips to help you select your system vendor.

The wide choice of fire alarm systems available is broadly divided into "conventional" fire alarm systems and analogue addressable "intelligent" systems, each type best suited to different kinds of ...

Returning to IFC Section 907, we see that 907.2.1 addresses assembly occupancies, stating that a manual fire alarm system is required if the Group A portion of the building exceeds 300 people or ...

I will point out that NFPA 72 23.8.5.1.2 (2022 ed.) requires a manual means of activation for automatic fire alarm systems connected to a monitoring station; therefore, it is standard practice to ...

The type of fire detection and alarm system used in your facility should be based upon your fire safety objectives. These objectives flow from a risk assessment of your facility and operation.