In which type of system can individual devices be identified and located easily?

An addressable fire alarm system allows for the easy identification and location of individual devices within the system. This is achieved through the use of unique addresses assigned to each device, such as smoke detectors, heat sensors, and pull stations, allowing the control panel to specifically identify which device has been activated or is experiencing an issue. As a result, when an alarm is triggered, the system can pinpoint the exact location of the device, enabling quicker response times and more effective management of the situation.

In contrast, other types of systems, such as conventional fire alarm systems, group devices into zones without the capability to identify individual units, making it more challenging to determine the exact source of an alarm or a fault. Standard and manual fire alarm systems also lack this advanced addressability, which can hinder timely intervention in emergency situations. The ability to quickly and accurately identify the source of an alarm is crucial in fire safety management, which makes addressable fire alarm systems a preferred choice in many applications.