Before businesses or commercial property owners decide to vacate a building, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted and a plan put in place for long-term protection of the property. Building owners should consider how long the property will be vacant, if they plan to occupy the building again or…
A commercial fire alarm system is an essential part of total life safety for commercial and industrial properties. Commercial building fire alarm systems can be quite complex such as high-rise buildings with multiple levels or sprawling campuses with many buildings and facilities that must be connected for mass notification. Commercial…
An addressable fire alarm system works by having every detection and notification device connected to each other and to the addressable fire alarm control panel. An addressable system sends digital signals in binary code, as opposed to a conventional fire alarm system which operates through electrical currents. Addressable systems operate…
When installing or upgrading a commercial fire alarm system, it is important to understand the difference between the two main types of systems available, Conventional and Addressable alarm systems. Choosing the right system for your business can impact your company’s bottom line, along with life safety and protection of property. …
Installing a sophisticated, state-of-the-art fire detection and alarm system at your place of business whether a small business, medical facility, or high-rise building, is just the beginning. Fire alarm systems must work right the first time, there are no second chances in life safety performance. A commercial fire alarm system…
College campuses and large, sprawling universities provide an expansive environment for students and faculty to study and work. Large school campuses aim to provide a pleasant environment for students, although these areas require careful planning and oversight by school officials to mitigate risks and offset potential safety issues. NOTIFIER® Mass…
Commercial fire alarm systems are in place to perform two major roles, to detect fire and to alert occupants of an emergency with enough time to evacuate the premises. What are the Most Common Causes of Commercial Fires in the U.S.? According to an NFPA report Fire in Industrial or…
A fire alarm system is one of the most important pieces of equipment on commercial buildings, working 24/7 to protect property and the people inside. Property managers and building engineers need to know why annual inspections are so important, and how to stay compliant with the latest updates to fire…
Significant changes were made last year with the 2019 Chicago Building Code update based on the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Commercial building owners in Chicago and the state of Illinois should be aware of the changes to the commercial fire alarm code that took effect in August 2020 to…
A fire occurring on commercial property can be devastating to any business. If you are a commercial landlord leasing property to a business tenant, you may be wondering who is responsible for the damages if or when a fire occurs on your property. Fire and Safety Responsibilities of a Commercial…
