Top Features to Look for in a Fire Alarm System

A fire alarm system is more than just a fire alarm to protect your home, your office or your commercial property, it is a proactive measure to protect it from one of the most dangerous emergencies. And there are many available on the market today, however, finding the right fire alarm system is where things can get complicated.

At DFS, we think the best fire alarm system is the one that is able to detect fires in their earliest stages while being able to effectively perform in a fire, while being monitored. Here is a checklist of the most important fire alarm system features.

1. Reliable Smoke & Heat Detection

To determine if fires are in their earliest stages; your system should not only detect smoke and rapid heat rise, but it should also be smart enough to differentiate between false fire hazards like cooking smoke. 

2. 24/7 Professional Monitoring

Even the best alarm system has no bearing unless it is monitored and a response is initiated. If a fire alarm alerts, a monitored fire alarm contact will send the alert to a Central Monitoring Station (CMS) followed by the dispatch of emergency services by trained monitoring professionals. 

3. Instant Alerts & Notifications

Modernly integrated with a fire alarm system, you can now receive real time notifications to your mobile devices, that will alert you to a fire risk regardless of your global location. This is critical for your business and for your home.

4. Compliance with Safety Standards

Select a system that is compliant with national and international fire safety standards. Compliance ensures that your alarm system is effective, and will also be accepted by insurance providers and local safety officials.

5. Back-Up Power Supply 

Power outages should never leave your premises unprotected. A minimum acceptable fire alarm system should have an internal battery to keep the system operational when electricity supply fails.

6. Integration with Additional Safety Systems

To offer the highest level of protection, your fire alarm should integrate with burglar alarms, intruder detection and emergency lighting systems. This will create a safety platform across your premises.

7. Easy Maintenance and Testing

Your fire alarm company should allow for regular checks of the system, with minimal complexity. Some contemporary systems will also send messages indicating that maintenance is due or if there is a fault in the system.

Why DFS?

At DFS we offer fire alarm systems that include sophisticated detection, 24/7 monitoring, and full installation support. Our solutions protect domestic apartments, offices, and industries to the highest level of safety standards in the market.

Your safety should not be optional, it should be essential. Let’s protect you with the best system.