Sensors detect actions such as door/window openings or motion. When triggered, they send signals to a control panel, which activates alarms and can send alerts to homeowners or professional monitoring services.

Common types include conventional systems (zone-based) and addressable systems (device-specific location identification). Wireless fire alarm systems are also available for flexible installation.

Install fire alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every floor, including basements.

Test alarms monthly and replace the system every 10 to 15 years or according to manufacturer instructions to ensure reliability.

A flood alarm system detects the presence of water leaks or flooding in a property and alerts occupants to prevent damage. It typically uses water sensors placed in vulnerable areas like basements or near appliances.

Place sensors near water heaters, sump pumps, washing machines, basement floors, and other flood-prone areas.

Flood alarms may sound local alarms and send alerts via phone, app notifications, or monitoring services for immediate awareness.

It is a device that detects carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless toxic gas, and emits a loud alarm to alert occupants of dangerous levels.

Types include stand-alone CO alarms, combined smoke and CO alarms, and multi-gas alarms that detect CO plus other gases like propane or natural gas.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but it is generally mandatory to have smoke detectors in new properties and CO alarms where there are fuel-burning appliances.

Regular testing, battery replacement, system inspections, and promptly fixing any faults are essential to maintain alarm effectiveness.