Direct Automatic Alarms
Direct Automatic Alarms transmit an uninterrupted signal to despatch the fire services via the Alarm Signaling Equipment (ASE).
While there are many ways these systems can be configured, there are key components to how a typical system works.
Public safety is their prime objective, however direct automatic alarms also protect property and the environment.
Most are installed in order to comply with legislation, and there are strict procedures to follow if any changes to your alarm connection are to be made, such as modifications, isolations, or disconnections.
Building owners or their delegated officers need to understand their legal responsibilities to ensure their system is correctly working at all times.
There has been a disturbing trend for the ASE to be isolated for long periods of time which may place the building owner or occupier in breach of Building Regulations and have severe 'duty of care' consequences.
Direct automatic alarms can generate false alarm calls to the fire services. There are many ways to prevent unwanted false alarms and the MFB encourages every building manager and owner to be proactive in reducing these unwanted alarms.
The fire services, monitoring companies and Building Commission have published a brochure 
Direct Automatic Alarms (290 kb) that may assist in your understanding of these types of systems.