Fire Alarm System Installation in Longwood, FL

New and modern fire alarm systems have a lot of requirements to make them run properly.

New sounders (the alarms that alert occupants of a fire), have changed over time. These new sounders produce a lower frequency sound that is more irritating to the human ear, encouraging individuals to exit the building rather than wait around to see if an actual emergency is taking place.

The new sounders save lives but often require updates to the power supply system within the building. Insyte Security is uniquely situated to be able to provide updates to the power supply and run cabling throughout the building.

Another major upgrade with modern systems are the fire alarm monitoring panels. Old panels could not be accessed remotely via the network, but fortunately, all new panels are network accessible, allowing for remote access to the system.

Central station monitoring ensures that the fire department is automatically notified in the event of a fire, saving precious time in an emergency. All panels link back to a monitoring station that is Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certified and monitored 24/7. 

Ultimately, what your system will require depends largely on where the building is located. Each jurisdiction is different, and the codes can even depend on the nature of the building.

Facilities with a high density of people could have different requirements than largely empty buildings used for storage. At Insyte Security, we understand all of the local codes throughout Orlando and the Central Florida region. We will look to the local codes and help install a system that will keep the property (and everyone on it) safe.

Life Safety System

There are two main types of life safety systems: Fail Safe and Fail Secure.

Fail Safe systems allow free egress when a fire is detected or the fire alarm is triggered. All of the doors are unlocked, allowing individuals to quickly get to safety outside.

The goal of these systems is to make sure as many people are saved as possible, and are commonly found in buildings with a large number of people, such as hospitals. A mass notification system can even be included, announcing for people to calmly exit the building, stay with their group, and meet at their predetermined spots outside.

A Fail Secure system is just the opposite. In an emergency, everything gets locked down. This is commonly used in places where people are usually not allowed, like a vault.

While the doors lock in these situations, preventing free egress throughout a facility, it’s important to note that should an individual be inside the facility during the lockdown, there are still ways for them to get outside. This could be through the pressing of a button, using a key fob, or whatever other method is set up to make sure authorized personal are able to move throughout a building.

The experts at Insyte Security are deeply familiar with all areas of your life safety system and will work with you to design a solution that matches your needs best. Contact us today to see how we can make sure all of your systems are working properly to protect what matters most.