The major difference is while addressable fire alarm systems give information about individual detectors;
the conventional systems only give information about specific zones or circuits.

There are six major types of fire extinguishers; They are water, Dry powder, foam, CO2, Wet Chemical and Clean agents
1) Foam Fire extinguishers – most suitable for tackling liquid fires, freely burning materials such as cloth, wood, furniture etc.
2) Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers - most suitable for electrical fire that affect computers, office equipments, generators etc.
3) Dry powder - Suitable for subsiding fire on petrol, oil, gas and electrical equipment and freely burning materials.
4) Wet chemical – Suitable for fire that is mainly caused by cooking oil and grease.
5) Water fire extinguisher – Suitable for general purpose, use on solid materials like wood, paper, textiles etc.
6) Clean agent – Suitable for use on sensitive electronic equipment.

Yes, it is mandatory to use Civil Defence approved materials for installation, which has already been tested in their accredited labs in compliance with latest and relevant standards and requirements.

It’s easy to operate an extinguisher if you could remember the acronym - "PASS"
P - Pull the pin
A - Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the top handle
S - Sweep side to side at the base of the fire until fire is out

Fire alarm system is used in a building to detect fire and alert people to evacuate the building ASAP in order to protect human life and property.
Fire fighting systems are used in a building to eliminate fire by means of fire fighting equipment’s like Sprinkler system, fire extinguishers, fire fighting water supply networks & fire hydrants.

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Yes; it is mandatory to engage with a Civil defence approved company for life safety system maintenance contract.