Fire alarms are a crucial component of your overall home safety and security strategy. The installation and proper maintenance of a fire alarm in a residence will save lives and preserve property. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire alarms are installed in approximately 96% of American homes, (many of these are either broken or improperly installed) however, the 4% of homes without working fire alarms are responsible for almost half of the deaths from residential fires. So, it has been proven over time that working fire alarms saves lives by notifying residents of the fire and allowing them to vacate the building in time to save lives.

Fire alarm systems should be factored into the home’s overall design. There should be a fire alarm placed outside of each sleeping area and on each level of the residence. In order to be effective fire alarm equipment must be tested on a regular basis and if it is not wired in to the house, the batteries need to be replaced regularly.

Simplex fire alarm systems and Edwards fire alarms are designed for home use and are wired into the wall with a battery powered backup.

Fire detection systems play a large role in industrial settings, and in the coal mining industry, Powder River Basin (PRB) coal fire detection helps protect workers and property by detecting coal fires in coal processing. While coal is being processed, sometimes it can spontaneously combust due to static electricity buildup as the coal is transported. Conveyor fire detector devices, and black body conveyor fire detector systems, are vital to promoting safety in the coal mining industry. These systems may include a fire sensor wire. Commercial fire alarms must be set up in compliance with safety regulations, and must also be inspected to make sure that they are in compliance.

When you are shopping for fire alarm equipment, you can sometimes save money by purchasing fire alarm surplus supplies from local suppliers. Rafiki Protection, ADT, and Chubb are a few vendors who supply fire alarm systems in the UK, and they can also supply a fire alarm to Sweden. Many of the international fire alarm system manufacturers have a fire alarm supplier in Sweden.

Fire alarm systems are required by law in most jurisdictions for both residential and commercial buildings. Keeping fire alarms in good working order—that is inspecting batteries, testing and replacing them when needed are an important part of your safety and security plan.