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, …
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 …
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 …
The fire alarm system is one of the most important elements of any building. Protecting occupants and preventing tragedy should be the main concern of any business owner. Fire alarms and life safety systems must be designed correctly to protect people and property as intended. Any delay in detection of …
*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: …
Small business is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, accounting for 44% of all American economic activity according to a report by the U.S. small business administration, SBA. Small businesses drive competitiveness and innovation, create nearly two-thirds of all net new jobs in the U.S. and up until recent years …
*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 …
There are some basic principles when protecting private living spaces in larger commercial buildings. However, it does get tricky when other protection elements are needed. Note the use of Smoke Alarms in comparison to Smoke Detectors. Smoke Alarms are UL 217 residential units where as Smoke Detectors are supervised UL …
**This article was published on 8/5/2016 and updated on 11/23/2021 Security and protection are imperative for any business, to protect workers, assets, buildings, and land. Early warning of an emergency like a fire, gas leak, flood, or a security breach like vandalism or an intruder threat is critical to …
**This article was published on 8/5/2016 and updated on 11/15/2021 Protecting patients in hospitals and healthcare facilities is the top priority of healthcare staff. Protecting patients during a fire or life safety emergency poses unique challenges in the healthcare industry when patients are simply unable to evacuate. Unique Challenges for …
