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Today, however, wireless fire alarm technology is becoming increasingly common in certain applications, particularly within existing buildings where installing new cabling may be difficult, disruptive or expensive.

When most people think about a fire alarm system, they think about smoke detectors and warning alarms. That is understandable. Smoke detection is often the most visible part of the system. However, in many strata buildings, the fire alarm panel can do much more than simply receive signals from smoke detectors. Depending on the building, it may also interact with doors, lifts, ventilation systems, warning systems, alarm monitoring equipment and other fire safety services. This

One of the most common questions we hear from strata committees, building managers and owners corporations is: "If our fire alarm goes off, does the fire brigade automatically get called?" The answer is: it depends. Some buildings have monitored fire alarm systems that can notify Fire and Rescue NSW. Others do not. Even where monitoring exists, different alarm signals may trigger different response procedures. Understanding what happens when an alarm occurs is an important pa

When discussing fire detection and alarm systems in strata buildings, terms such as "occupant warning system" and "EWIS" are often used interchangeably.

Conventional vs Addressable Fire Detection Systems: What Strata Buildings Need to Know

When most people think about a fire detection system, they think about smoke detectors and warning alarms.

In many buildings, the terms “smoke alarm” and “smoke detection system” are often used interchangeably. They are not the same thing.