Section outline

    • Overview

      This e-lesson is part of Domestic Electricity Level 3, Learning Unit 3: Install Electrical Detectors, Learning Outcome 3.3: Install Electrical Smoke Detector.

      Did you know that there is a way to save lives and reduce the risk of total property loss when a building has a fire?

      Building fire- fire alarmSmoke detector

      Introduction

      If a building catches on fire, a fire alarm system will detect fire and alert people early enough to evacuate and notify fire services. A fire alarm system can have different devices that can warn occupants with both sound and visual alarms. 

      In this e-lesson, we will learn about the different types of fire alarm systems, their parts, and how to correctly install a fire alarm system to reduce loss and protect lives. 

      Learning Objectives

      By the end of this e-lesson, you will be able to:

      • Accurately describe the fire alarm system used in a domestic installation 
      • Design a fire alarm system used in a domestic installation 
      • Connect a fire alarm system used in a domestic installation
      • Operate a fire alarm system used in a domestic installation