Which Type of System Do I Need?
A fire alarm system is one of the most fundamental safety features of any business premises. Ensuring that your system falls into the correct category and provides a broad enough level of protection is also a legal requirement, so it certainly pays to get properly acquainted with the various types of fire alarm systems.
Fire Alarm Types
Each of the eight categories of a fire alarm system can be brought under three core types: manual, life protection and property protection. Ultimately, the type and category of alarm system that your premises requires will depend on the following factors:
Manual fire alarm systems (M)
Manual fire alarm system are the most basic of all, and rely on the occupants of the building to help detect a fire and spread the message to other occupants. That is, someone will need to press a button or pull a level in order to set the alarm off. Typically, these buttons will be placed around a building in the form of a break glass unit.
Legal Requirements
Legal requirements around fire extinguishers for London businesses are complex and depend on several factors.
How many fire extinguishers you need — and which type — will depend on the nature of your business, the amount of floor space on your premises, and the number of storeys.
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