A fire can turn from smoldering smoke into a raging blaze pretty quickly and cause insurmountable harm to any business, damaging property and jeopardizing the safety and lives of occupants. A fire is nothing any business owner wants to encounter, and not only do you need to recover the physical …
In the past, fire alarm systems and security systems were often thought of as two separate entities compartmentalized within a business. Fire and life safety, as well as security system technology, continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and most businesses now realize the importance of integrated security systems. Integrating …
Chances are we’ve all seen nurse call stations or had to use one on any given moment if we ever had a stay in a hospital, health care, or long-term care facility. Nurse call systems allow patients to contact their nurses with a nurse call station that allows healthcare professionals …
Condominium buildings utilize security cameras to maintain the safety of occupants and the property. But there has been some debate over the locations where security cameras should be installed in condominium buildings. The board of the condo building must balance the rights and privacy of its occupants versus the security …
Most business owners take pride in their store and products, and are well aware of the damage that theft can have on their bottom line. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 54% of small business owners experienced an increase in shoplifting during 2021. Organized retail crime is reported to …
Commercial property owners are required to have a code compliant fire alarm system in place, but many building owners also realize significant benefits when installing a commercial security system. A commercial security system goes beyond the general fire, smoke, and gas detection and notification and provides many additional layers of …
Having the ability to communicate with occupants and first responders during an emergency is critical. Get A Quote Emergency Notification vs. Communication An emergency communication system is defined by Wikipedia as a system that has the purpose of supporting one-way and two-way communications during an emergency, generally over multiple devices …
Companies are required to provide a safe working environment for all employees free from recognized hazards, including electricity. Employers are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, to develop an electrical safety program (ESP) that employees must follow. Get A Quote NFPA 70E: Requirements for Electrical Safety Programs …
Businesses that have sprinklered fire suppression systems are permitted up to a 100-second delay between the time of sprinkler waterflow and notification to occupants. One example is a fire that erupted in a Walmart in Maryland, recorded by an occupant on this video, and clearly shows the fire, the sprinkler …
Commercial fires in the United States cause billions of dollars in damages every year, with more than 486,500 structure fires reported in 2021, causing roughly $13 billion in damages. Business owners and property managers have a responsibility to protect their customers, employees, and the public with a code-compliant, reliable fire …
