Section 179 refers to the tax code that allows businesses to deduct an amount larger than normal depreciation for assets, typically thousands of dollars, during the year placed in service. The expenses allowed to businesses under the Section 179 deduction is designed as an incentive for companies to invest more …
Fire alarm systems today are sophisticated and smart, offering advanced features to prevent disasters and prepare for emergencies with early detection and warning. Fire detection and notification systems utilize advanced technologies to detect fire, noxious gases and smoke. Intelligent initiating devices and sensors measure the amount of gas in the …
Commercial properties are required to have regular inspections conducted on their fire alarm systems and components to ensure safety systems are operating as intended. If your fire and safety alert system experiences a malfunction or is not ready in case of emergency, it is basically useless and could provide no …
Fire alarm and life safety systems have evolved with technology, offering sophisticated smart systems which provide great benefit to building owners. Along with valuable benefits comes the responsibility of training end users to educate responsible personnel on how to use the fire and security system effectively. Building owners and business …
Low Frequency notification appliances provide a life-saving value to sleeping occupants. Through NFPA funded research, it has been found that the 520 Hz square wave signal is the most effective at waking sleeping occupants. Six different signals were tested, and the 520 Hz had the highest waking rate of 92 …
When I arrive on site and enter your building I have your safety in mind. My signature on any paperwork does not come lightly. I am a professional life safety technician and I will not leave or sign any certificates unless your systems are perfect and ready for use. I …
A Mass Notification System (MNS) is also referred to as an Emergency Communication System (ECS) with both terms used interchangeably to identify a system which provides real-time information to notify all occupants of a facility or campus and the immediate vicinity of emergency situations. The United States Department of Defense …
Much of our business comes from smaller installations which are equally demanding in their designs and installation. One of the most important of these smaller jobs are daycares. Daycares have many life safety regulations to meet and follow to ensure the safety of the children and staff such as complete …
(STI) makes a variety of items to prevent false fire alarms, vandalism and theft. In relation to daycares and schools a few specific products of STI’s are essential when installing or replacing a life safety system in the facility. The first one is the Universal Stopper. These are protective polycarbonate …
All fire alarm contractors should be aware of the requirements set forth in UL864, 9th Edition, for qualifying fire detection equipment as UL certified. Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), is an American safety and certification company, recognized globally for examining and applying Certification Marks for products that pass their testing and inspection …
