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Commercial Fire Alarm Installation: The Shop Drawing

This article was published on 1/4/2017    and updated on  1/25/2022   Each element of the detection, notification, and evacuation systems for any building must conform to all relevant fire safety standards. Only duly Registered Design Professionals (RDP) should prepare and present the plans for installation. Appropriate local authorities must certify …

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Fire Alarm Maintenance

Installing a state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated fire detection and notification system in your high-rise residential, office, or medical facility is only the beginning. Though these systems may be able to identify rapidly developing fire and smoke threats instantly, they are only effective in saving lives if they are properly maintained. Share …

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How does a Photoelectric smoke detector work?

This article was published on 11/1/2016  and updated on  1/13/2022  The two most common types of smoke detection technologies include ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric smoke detectors. Each type of smoke alarm detects the presence of smoke differently. Ionization vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detection  Ionization Smoke Detectors  Ionization smoke detectors operate …

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Fire Alarm Safety: Preventing Warehouse Fires

This article was published on  10/14/2016   and updated on  1/11/2022   Warehouse fires are not uncommon, causing millions of dollars in damages every year, negative environmental impact, and loss of life among occupants and first responders. According to a Warehouse Safety Fact Sheet published by the National Fire Protection Association, …

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NOTIFIER Self Testing Detectors

NOTIFIER® by Honeywell has been a leader in fire alarm system technology for more than 70 years and has reinvented the industry with integrated solutions and self-testing detection devices.  The NOTIFIER Self-Test series of detectors is part of an integrated solution including the INSPRE™ fully networkable system and Honeywell Connected …

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Fire Alarm Inspection Requirements for Aurora

The Aurora Illinois Fire Department details the commercial fire alarm system requirements for the city of Aurora, including:  Responsibilities of building owners Fire alarm system component and modification requirements Fire alarm inspection requirements for Aurora Reporting and document submission requirements All types of buildings in Aurora must undergo fire alarm …

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Fire Alarm Inspection Requirement In Chicago

*This article was published on 8/5/2016  and updated on  12/15/2021   Business owners, contractors, developers, and builders operating in the city of Chicago will be subjected to a fire safety inspection at different times for various reasons. The four most common types of commercial fire safety inspections in Chicago include: …

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What Is An Integrated Alarm System

*This article was published on 8/17/2016    and updated on 12/09/2021 An integrated safety and security system is a combination of various equipment and components that provide a multilayered level of protection against various threats. Integrated alarm systems include fire safety with detection and notification devices, enhanced security with things like …

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