Conventional fire alarm systems are the traditional type of fire detection system commonly found in older commercial buildings and smaller establishments. They consist of a series of interconnected devices, such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual pull stations, wired to a central control panel.
Wiring and zones
In a conventional system, the building is divided into zones, with each zone connected to a specific circuit on the control panel. When a fire alarm device in a particular zone is triggered, it sends a signal to the control panel, which in turn activates alarms in that zone.
Indication of alarm location
Conventional systems provide limited information about the location of a fire. Since each zone encompasses multiple devices, the control panel can only identify the general area where the alarm was activated, such as “Zone 1” or “Zone 2.”