How to Maintain Low Loop Power Consumption when Installing Visual Alarm Devices
Introduction A Visual Alarm Device (VAD) is a signalling device designed for people with hearing impairments or in environments with high noise levels. VADs use flashing lights or strobes to indicate the presence of a fire alarm, providing an alternative to audible alerts. VADs cover three Visual Alarm Device categories “wall”, “ceiling” and “open” and […]
FyreLine EN54 Fixed – Electric Switchboard Linear Heat Detection
An electric switchboard, also known as an electrical switchgear, is a device that distributes electrical power from a single or multiple sources to different circuits within a building or facility. An electric switchboard typically consists of one or more panels that contain switches, fuses and other control devices that regulate the flow of electricity. A […]
Product Spotlight – Wi-Fyre Xenos Wireless Sounder Base
Wireless fire detection systems provide a wide range of additional benefits over their hardwired counterparts. Modern wireless fire detection technology can be just as reliable, secure and cost-effective as hardwired detection, but only requires minimal wiring. This means that a comprehensive and sophisticated fire detection system can be installed very quickly, with little or no […]
Solo 365 – Smoke Detection Functional Testing
Requirements for Smoke Detection Testing What Needs to be Tested? Based on the recommendations within BS 5839 Part 1 for the testing of a fire detection and fire alarm system, all fire detection and alarm devices should be functionally tested annually. Further to this, a sample of fire detection devices should be tested periodically (typically […]
VESDA for Residential
A residential property is a building that is used, or is suitable for use, as one or more dwellings. Examples include single-family homes, condos, cooperatives, duplexes, townhouses, and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO). Residential properties vary greatly in size, from small studio apartments or one bedroom houses to very large estates and mansions. It is […]
