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Fire alarms help warn and alert people in a building when an evacuation might be necessary. If you’re in the market for a commercial fire alarm system, it’s important to understand which option is preferable. The size of your property and the number of people that can occupy your facility will determine which fire system you should install. Here is a helpful list of the different types of systems to choose from.

4 Types of Commercial Fire Alarms

1. Automatic

An automatic fire alarm system is alerted when its sensors detect smoke. The alarm will go off automatically, so no one needs to be in the building to turn it on. The one drawback, however, is that they might not function during blackouts and power outages, so you should back up the system with batteries.

2. Manual  

Fire AlarmsThis type of alarm system must be manually pulled by someone in the building. If there is a fire in the facility, someone can trigger the alarm system and alert people of a problem. Manual systems only work if someone realizes that a fire is occurring, so it can be unhelpful if there is one when the building is empty. 

3. Combination  

A combination fire alarm system will protect your building with manual and automatic detection systems. This is a perfect solution when the facility is closed and empty during certain hours. Additionally, if a fire starts quickly and someone is around, they can pull the manual alarm before smoke is detected and the automatic alarm triggers.

4. Addressable 

An addressable system has a control panel that links all of the alarms and alerts the fire department to exactly where the flames are located in the building. The system can signal multiple alarms to trigger during a fire and reduces the risk of false alarms. This safety system is excellent for high-rise apartments, hospitals, or any facility that is spread out across a large area.

 

Installing a commercial fire alarm will help protect your property. Contact the professionals at HSI Security to assist in choosing your fire safety systems. Their experienced team serves businesses in Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati, OH, with corporate security, CCTV, and remote monitoring. Call (937) 479-6628 today to schedule a consultation, or visit them online to learn more about their services.

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