What makes up a fire alarm system
A fire alarm system has three jobs: sense a fire, raise the alarm and tell people where it is. Every system on this page is built from the same kinds of parts.
- Control panel: the brain of the system. It reads every device, shows the fire location and switches on the sounders. Panels range from 2 zone conventional units to networkable 4, 8 and 10 loop addressable panels.
- Detectors: smoke, heat, multi-sensor, beam and flame detectors that sense a fire on their own. See our fire alarm detectors.
- Manual call points: break glass or pull stations at exits and stairs, so anyone can raise the alarm by hand.
- Sounders and beacons: hooters, bells, wall and base sounders, sounder strobes and visual alarm beacons that warn people to leave.
- Modules and accessories: input, output, relay and isolator modules, detector bases, back boxes, repeater panels and network cards.
Addressable or conventional fire alarm system
A conventional fire alarm system groups devices into zones, so the panel tells you which zone is in alarm, not the exact device. It is simple and suits small offices, shops, schools and small factories.
An addressable fire alarm system gives every detector, call point and module its own address on a loop. The panel shows the exact device and room, which saves time in large buildings such as hospitals, hotels, malls and plants. One loop can carry many devices, which also cuts cabling on big sites.
How to choose fire alarm parts
- Stay within one make: addressable detectors, modules and call points work only with panels that speak the same protocol, so pick devices of the same brand as your panel.
- Size the panel: count zones for a conventional panel, or devices and loops for an addressable one, and leave room to grow.
- Match the detector to the room: smoke detectors for offices and rooms, heat detectors for kitchens and boiler rooms, beam detectors for tall halls and warehouses.
- Plan the warning devices: sounders for every area, and strobes or beacons where it is noisy or where people may not hear the alarm.
Fire alarm system price in India
The cost of a fire alarm system depends on the panel type and loop count, the number and type of devices, the brand and the cable run. Each product on this page shows a starting price as a guide, before GST. The final price comes with your quote and depends on the options and quantity you need. For full buildings and projects, send us your device list or drawings for bulk pricing.
Buy fire alarm system parts from Drown Fire
Drown Fire supplies fire alarm panels, detectors and devices from Hochiki, Eaton, Morley, Notifier, Simplex, GST, Ravel, Ceasefire and Impact, along with red FRLS fire alarm cable. Every order comes with a GST invoice and we deliver across India.