General
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?
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