The equipment should normally be sited in an area of low fire risk and on the ground floor by the entrance used by the Fire and Rescue Service and preferably viewable from outside of the building. It should be located in an area common to all building users and where automatic detection is in use, the Control Panel should be in a protected area.

You’ve left out building type, building age, occupancy, if sprinkled, and combustibles present. But under normal conditions, the FACP should be located within or along the designated entrance corridor or lobby, as approved by AHJ. Area in front of FACP should remain clear of obstructions.

Where should a fire alarm panel be located? Indicating equipment, in conjunction with suitable manual control facilities, should be sited at an appropriate location for both staff and firefighters responding to a fire signal, such that controls can be readily operated and indications are readily visible.

Where do I have to put fire alarm control units? It depends - the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA) doesn't specify where to install FACPs, specifying only that you must have one in a convenient location that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

The conventional fire panel is installed in different zones—such as the first floor, second floor, etc.—so it’s often also called a zoned panel.