In Part I of this series, we focused on the changes to codes and standards related to building fire safety mandated by the International Fire Code (ICC). In Part II, we will discuss the changes to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards and the revised terminology. Commercial properties …
An essential component of a commercial building’s comprehensive fire and life safety plan is a robust fire alarm system. There are a lot of uses for a fire alarm system, and it can be difficult to understand how they differ from one another. Understanding the individual functions of your fire …
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 …
Sprawling multi-family residential complexes are just that – complex, when it comes to considering the many concepts and products required for adequate fire and life safety systems. Get A Quote There is a lot to be aware of to get it right, and experienced fire and life safety providers must …
Commercial buildings must adhere to the regulations and codes established by the International Fire Code Building Code (ICC) to ensure the safety of all building occupants and employees. In 2021, there were key changes to the ICC codes and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes that regulate the emergency responder …
Addressable systems can be customized with devices in specific areas programmed with different thresholds depending on their location. The addressable control panel recognizes the individual address of each device on the SLC. Get A Quote Share It!
The 2009 International Building Code (IBC) was the first introduction of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), which addressed the performance of the portable radios used by emergency responders. The issue was that new construction, concrete, building size, and other mediums could block or absorb radio communications, which can interfere …
Smoke detectors are not gas sensors, and gas sensors are not smoke detectors, but – in a fire, gas is created. That’s right. When a fire occurs, many different gasses are created. These gasses can be deadly, toxic, blinding, corrosive, and in some cases explosive. Get A Quote With the …
Early fire detection is essential to save lives and reduce the destruction of property. Effective commercial fire alarm systems are crucial in the fast response of building occupants. The sooner occupants are alerted to a fire emergency, the faster they can efficiently evacuate the building. Commercial property owners are responsible …
One of the most important components of fire and life safety is readiness and a prevention strategy. Inadequate fire safety system testing and inspections are the main cause of system malfunction, which can be prevented by following proper procedures. Commercial building owners must be proactive in ensuring there is a …
