Fire Detection/Signaling Systems

Question 1

Local Alarm System

Answer 1

May be activated manually
Signal only on premises
Alerts occupants only

Question 2

Auxillary alarm system

Answer 2

Used only in communities with municipal alarm box systems.

Installed in building and connected to alarm box to transmit signal to Fire department.

Question 3

Remote station system

Answer 3

Connected directly to communications/dispatch center.
Transmit over leased telephone line.
Commonly used in communities not served by central system.
Non-coded - 1 building
Coded - up to 5 buildings

Question 4

Proprietary system

Answer 4

Used to protect large commercial or other use buildings.
Each building in complex protected by separate system connected to common receiving point in a safe area.
Some used to monitor security systems.

Question 5

Central Station system

Answer 5

Receiving point not on premises.
Owner of premises does not employ occupant.
Central station notifies fire department and owner/occupant.

Question 6

Emergency voice/alarm system

Answer 6

Supplementary systems on properties in addition to another type.
May be one or two-way communication with occupant