Fire Safety 101, Part 2: Accessories and Placement  Mar 01, 13
Fire Safety 101, Part 2: Accessories and Placement  In part 1 of
this series, we discussed the types of fire alarms and the
advantages of each. Here, we’ll discuss a few essential fire
safety accessories and where to place your alarms.  Relay
Modules  Alarm relay modules are great tools to link your smoke,
CO, and heat alarms to auxiliary devices, such as sirens, strobe
lights, door closers, exhaust fans, etc. When one of the alarms
sounds, the alarm relay module activates your connected
auxiliary devices. These devices are excellent for providing
additional warning in the event of an emergency.  Strobe Lights
Strobe lights are another great tool for providing early warning
for fire and CO dangers. Strobe lights must be connected to
smoke, heat, or carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm sounds, it
activates the strobe light, giving off an intensely bright
light.  Even though strobe lights are designed for those with
hearing impairment, they can st