Different Environments Require Different Fire Detection Systems
Ionization & Photoelectric Detectors
Standard approach to smoke detection
Often used for
- Offices, retail stores, and commercial spaces
- Residential buildings and hotels
- General-purpose fire detection where standard smoke alarms are required
Air Sampling Smoke Detectors (ASSD) / Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA)
Detects smoke before it’s even visible
Often used for
- Data centers & telecommunications facilities
- Museums & historical buildings
- Critical infrastructure
- Manufacturing & warehousing
Linear Heat Detection (LHD)
Detects heat buildup in challenging environments
Often used for
- Parking garages & tunnels
- Conveyor belts & industrial equipment
- Storage & warehouse facilities
- High-risk industrial applications