NOTIFIER® by Honeywell has been recognized as a leader in fire alarm system equipment for over 70 years and continues to reinvent the industry with NOTIFIER INSPIRE™. NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire panels are the next generation of connected fire and life safety control systems. INSPIRE™ is part of a three-pronged approach …
Commercial fire alarm systems are designed to protect the building and occupants with unique features specific to the building or business type, although every fire safety system shares commonalities. The fire safety code requirements vary depending on the building and business type. For example, a manufacturer will have different code …
A Public Safety signal booster, also called a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA), boosts the radiofrequency of the portable radios of first responders including police and fire to ensure reliable communication without any dead spots inside buildings. A BDA enhances all public safety frequencies including 700, 800 and 900 MHz to improve …
Qualified fire alarm maintenance experts will perform detailed testing during their maintenance visits to ensure all systems are in a fully operational condition in case of emergency. The annual testing process which is required by local and national authorities is rigorous, so maintenance procedures should make sure that systems will …
Using an electric key card system is a convenient way to enhance security and grant specific access rights to employees. There are many options with keyless access control and different types of key fob door entry systems. Card access security systems provide many benefits and can easily be implemented to …
This article was published on 2/6/2017 and updated on 2/7/2022 Commercial fire alarm systems and life safety technology continue to evolve at a rapid rate, replacing traditional alarms that simply notify occupants of a potential fire event. Fire alarm systems in the past could be unconnected and even manual alarms …
When the fire alarm plan reviewer writes back, “Provide a Complete Fire Alarm System per NFPA72” This sentence has been showing up in various correspondences and it is driving me nuts. There are many variables to consider when considering this sentence. In short, what does NFPA 72 say about key …
NOTIFIER® Connected Life Safety Services, CLSS, streamlines the way your life safety system is installed, tested, serviced, and maintained while providing many breakthrough benefits to building owners. NOTIFIER® by Honeywell is known for developing high-tech, first-to-market solutions in fire alarm and life safety. The latest innovation in fire safety, …
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 …
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 …
