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Alarm System Information

What’s the Difference Between RFID & NFC Access Control?

Building owners and managers use access control systems to allow employees or others access to specific areas based upon their level of security credentials. There are various types of access control systems, with one of the most common being Radio Frequency Identification, typically known as RFID.  Another method of access …

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Health Care Facility Emergency Preparedness Strategies

Creating an emergency plan is of critical importance for every type of business, public or commercial property, and especially for hospitals and healthcare facilities where patients may be unable to evacuate. Being prepared for an emergency in a healthcare facility can mean the difference between life and death. Get A …

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Mass Notification Standards

An emergency communication system is defined by Wikipedia as a system that has the purpose of supporting one-way and two-way communications during an emergency, generally over multiple devices such as signal lighting, streaming video, text messaging, or live communications. Emergency notification systems are generally designed to deliver one-direction notifications, whereas …

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How to Avoid Common Fire Safety Code Violations

  Fire safety code regulations are in place for a reason and endorsed by many different agencies. In Chicago, businesses must comply with safety regulations as outlined in the: Chicago Building Code International Building Code, IBC National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA  Get A Quote for …

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What We Need To Learn From Multi-Family Complex Fires

    2022 started tragically for many families in Philadelphia and New York where two catastrophic residential fires claimed nearly 30 lives.  The fire in Philadelphia occurred on January 5th in a Housing Authority rowhouse and claimed the lives of 12 people, including three sisters and eight of their children. …

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Integrated Fire & Life Safety Monitoring for Campuses

  Fire and life safety systems that protect numerous buildings and properties, such as campuses and hospitals, require integrated safety systems that meet a number of demanding requirements. College campuses, for example, consist of tens of thousands of acres with dozens of buildings for classroom facilities, residence halls, and common …

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