When a fire alarm goes off in a building, many of us just assume the fire department automatically gets an alert and descends on the location to put the fire out, right? Well, that is not exactly how it works. Having a fire alarm is only one part of an effective commercial fire alarm system.
For the fire department and police to be notified of an emergency, businesses need to have professional monitoring integrated into their commercial fire alarm system.
The Importance of Fire Alarm Monitoring Services
Fire alarm monitoring is a crucial piece of an integrated fire safety system. Having your commercial fire alarm system connected to a monitoring center means faster response time from emergency personnel which can save lives and reduce property damage. With a professional monitoring service, when an alarm is triggered, a signal is sent via a network or phone line directly to the fire department and emergency response teams.
Monitoring is the best way to prevent loss of life and elevate property protection, and is required of most commercial fire alarm systems. HRSS not only customizes your fire safety system to your specific building but also offers professional monitoring services 24/7/365 to give you peace of mind. Additional reasons to have fire alarm monitoring:
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- Serves as theft deterrent – implementing stickers on the outside of your building stating the premises are being monitored serves as a deterrent for criminals, knowing there is a direct link to local emergency agencies
- Insurance discounts – fire alarm monitoring can qualify you for insurance discounts because there is a smaller risk of losing valuables
- 24/7 fire protection – if a fire were to start at your commercial building after business hours, when no one is present, a fire alarm monitoring service would be able to instantly notify the fire department and police for a faster response time
- Reduce false alarms – assists in reducing the rate of false alarms, which can become costly as municipalities can charge businesses if false alarms occur on a semi-regular basis
How Do I Get Professional Monitoring Services?
High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, serves the Chicagoland area with experts in commercial fire and life safety systems, providing the most modern and cutting-edge technology for fully integrated fire safety solutions.
Adding or integrating professional monitoring services to your new or existing commercial fire alarm system is important. The professional team at HRSS will work beside you to ensure you have a modern and highly effective commercial fire alarm system that fits your needs. Our team of certified technicians can install a monitoring system into your existing fire panel or retrofit it into an existing fire alarm system.
HRSS is a leader in commercial fire and life safety systems with in-depth knowledge of all code regulations, including federal, state, local, and the City of Chicago. We offer comprehensive fire and life safety services by employing NICET-certified technicians and engineers who have a passion for fire safety. We believe in serving our customers with comprehensive fire safety services, including consultation services, custom system design, professional monitoring 24/7/365, and maintenance to ensure we provide the Chicagoland area with the most effective and highest quality fire and life safety systems.
HRSS works closely with our customers for complete system design, system testing, inspection, repairs, maintenance, and monitoring services. We offer quality UL-listed products to give you peace of mind with a highly effective fire safety system for your commercial property. Contact us to learn more about our 24/7 professional fire safety monitoring services.