In larger, more complex buildings more sophisticated ‘intelligent’ fire alarm systems need to be used. These systems offer benefits in speed of detection, identification of the location of a fire and easier maintenance. Intelligent systems also offer improved maintenance and reduced cabling cost.
These systems comprise a complex set of equipment which include, heat detectors, smoke detectors, manual call points, control and relay modules, fault isolator modules, monitor modules, control panels, visual / audible alarms, strobes, etc.