Alarm Systems Melbourne caters to two types of customers, residential and commercial. The needs of each are slightly different; hence the distinction. However, the basic features in both are the same which is protection of life and property from burglars, fire etc.

Fire alarm systems are the ones that quietly safeguard the house and its inhabitants from the possible dangers of fire and smoke inhalation through the fire, smoke and carbon monoxide detection sensors. These systems are broadly classified into two categories and they are the Conventional system and the Addressablesystem.

The Addressable systems are superior to the Conventional systems due to its additional features. It provides for precise tracing and positioning of fire as the individual address of the activated device is known. Information is stored about the events and condition of the addressable devices present in the system. The cable lengths required for installation of the systems are lesser and more manageable.

Those systems from which a lot of information can be obtained are known as intelligent fire alarm systems Melbourne. They are a distinct kind of addressable systems which can process multiple signals simultaneously and continuously.

There are several kinds of fire alarm systems which work differently to give the necessary protection. Most of them are based on modern technology though there is a single one which requires manual activation.This is the M alarm. It is normally, installed in hallways, stairways close to them and near emergency exits. They have to be activated by a person to alert all, on detecting smoke or fire and this is done by pulling down on a handle or lever.

These system's based on modern technology is the L alarm. On detection of smoke, a loud and sufficiently clear enough alarm goes off along with a glimmering light. This alerts the inhabitants of the house or building to make good their escape before it is too late.

Another modification of this system is the P alarm. This is, in fact, an improvement on the L alarm systems.Besides warning the inhabitants through its alarm on occurrence of fire, a notification goes to the local fire-station. The firefighters are despatched as soon as possible and this helps to save property in addition to life.

Alarm systems Melbourne includes companies that are reliable and certified to do the monitoring of these systems.