Building owners and electrical engineers often call upon the services of a qualified fire and safety consulting firm to develop a fire alarm system that will meet all required building codes and regulations. Public commercial buildings must provide fire safety to all occupants and visitors, meeting building codes enforced by …
It is the responsibility of building owners and managers to know their fire safety system, have proper documentation including an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and to provide end user training. Building owners must have basic information on the type of fire alarm system installed in their structure, and how it …
NFPA10 is the standard which applies to the selection, installation and location, maintenance and inspection, and testing of portable extinguishing equipment as described by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA is the most nationally recognized authority on codes and standards for fire protection and all aspects of fire, …
The importance of regular fire alarm testing and inspections to verify an “All Systems Normal” condition cannot be underestimated. Maintaining a clearly ready to use fire alarm system saves lives, prevents disasters, and is dependent upon several factors: Share It!
Properly functioning fire detection and alarm systems are essential life protection elements of high-rise buildings. These are designed to work in harmony to identify potential emergencies, alert the occupants, and direct an orderly evacuation. Simultaneously, emergency first responders should be alerted to the problem in order to arrive at the …
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 …
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 …
