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NFPA 1 Details the Requirements for Automatic Sprinklers

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) details in NFPA 1, Fire Code, the requirements to have automatic sprinkler protection in buildings and structures. NFPA 1 references over 130 NFPA standards such as NFPA 101, NFPA 72 and many others. NFPA 1 requires automatic sprinkler protection in all new buildings which …

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How Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Save Lives

Photoelectric smoke detectors work differently than the standard ionization smoke detectors and provide an earlier warning of smoldering fires. In fact, ionization smoke alarms typically respond 15 to 50 minutes slower than photoelectric smoke alarms in smoldering fires.  Some experts compare this lapse in warning to an airbag inflating 15 …

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Fire Protection Solution for College Campuses

Educational facilities and sprawling college campuses are faced with many challenges when designing a fire, life and safety systems. Multiple buildings, renovations and new construction can make it difficult to provide reliable, around-the-clock fire protection. A fire alarm protection company experienced in system design company can offer insight and solutions …

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Types of Fire Protection Devices

  Fire protection devices are a critical component of any commercial building, especially complex structures such as hospitals, hotels and school campuses.  Consulting with an experienced fire alarm system company that provides commercial fire alarm system design is the best way to know what types of fire protection devices your …

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Learn More about NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is the standard by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as detailed in NFPA 70.  NFPA 70 covers the safe installation of electrical equipment and wiring performed in the United States.  While the NFPA publishes standards for fire and safety procedures and equipment, the standards …

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NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator

The NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator is a 2nd generation Notifier network control annunciator. This intuitive 640-character display network control annunciator presents information for both the High Speed NOTI-FIRE-NET and NOTI-FIRE-NET networks, and is also compatible for use with Notifier fire alarm ONYX® Series. The NCA-2 network control annunciator is compatible …

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Notifier Intelligent VESDA-E VEU

The Notifier Intelligent VESDA-E VEU series includes the VEU-A00-NTF and the VEU-A10-NTF, which provide premium aspirating smoke detection.  These aspirating smoke detectors are seamlessly integrated on the SLC loop of Notifier fire alarm control panels to provide early warning.  The VESDA-E VEU provide 15 times greater sensitivity range than the …

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NCD- Network Control Display

The Network Control Display, (NCD), is the next generation of fire alarm annunciator panels from Notifier® by Honeywell, the leading fire alarm and safety systems manufacturer. The NCD – Network Control Display provides color coded, icon based event notifications and system status on a 10-inch, color touchscreen.  This new, contemporary …

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