Why Are Addressable Alarm Systems Better than Conventional Systems? The key to rapid response in a fire emergency situation is time. Without timely identification of a problem and immediate emergency notification, lives may be jeopardized and more property lost. Addressable fire alarm systems are designed to detect problems instantly, and …
I am often asked, “When is a building in Chicago required or non-required?” There are a couple of Chicago Building Code Chapters to be familiar with,13-76*, 15-16-110. Though there are other chapters to be considered, these are the primaries. Type of Occupancies: “Required” Status High Rise Building, any Building or …
Imagine a multi-story building or a sprawling hospital campus with hundreds of independent smoke detection devices and fire alarms. When a fire starts and begins to spread, a single alarm goes off. Soon the smoke spreads, a second alarm activates, and more alarms are sounding. By the time the firefighting …
There are a few code documents that discuss this question. NFPA101, International Building Code (IBC), and American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Firstly, it is clear that visual strobes should be installed in public areas anticipated to be used by hearing impaired individuals such as restrooms, hallways and building lobbies. Furthering …
There is no doubt that multifamily residential construction is in boom. This type of housing provides terrific living options for both the young, the elderly and all in between. When constructing these types of occupancies, the building may fall within code descriptors such as Residential Multi Family R1, R2, R3 …
We often receive phone calls shortly after a new installation that the fire alarm system is malfunctioning. And, it is often determined that the complaint is a result of dirty smoke detectors. Share It!
There is no greater priority in maintaining a building than ensuring the facility’s fire detection and notification systems are in top condition. Too many lives are lost and billions of dollars in property disappear because of potentially avoidable fire situations. The major reasons for these losses is the inadequacy or …
For more than a century, Honeywell has been producing atmosphere sensing devices to support the comfort and safety of individuals at home or work. Today Honeywell produces the NOTIFIER™️ by Honeywell line of fire and smoke detection and alarm systems to protect building occupants from serious threats. NOTIFIER fire alarm …
Building occupants and employees must be guaranteed that building owners have taken necessary precautions to ensure fire detection and evacuation processes are in place and quick response is assured. Electronic detection devices, sensors and clearly mapped evacuation routes reduce the potential for death or injury from smoke, fire and hazardous …
New or old, every fire alarm system needs to be checked, tested, maintained and repaired regularly. These critical devices are not like air conditioners or furnaces that, when they cease to operate, everyone experiences some temporary discomfort. Fire alarm repair is a life-saving activity. Maintenance may include cleaning dust and …
