Category: <span>Fire Alarm Systems</span>

Category: Fire Alarm Systems

Notifier® by Honeywell: Best in Fire Safety

Notifier® fire alarm systems by Honeywell are utilized on every continent of the globe, protecting people and property with sophisticated and reliable fire detection and notification. NOTIFIER offers a variety of fire alarm control panels and systems designed for any type of building structure, including high-rise, low-rise, mass complexes and …

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Business Can Now Deduct the Full Cost of Fire Alarm Systems

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 …

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High Tech Fire Alarm Systems Offer Advanced Features

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 …

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The Importance of End User Training for Security Systems

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 …

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Enhance Campus Safety with Integrated Fire Alarm and Emergency Communication System

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 …

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UL864 9th Edition and NFPA72 Guide Fire Alarm Contractors

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 …

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MACURCO Gas Detection

CM-E1 CM-E1 is a low voltage Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector that is designed to connect to an UL Listed Fire Alarm/Burglar Control Panel. UL standard 2075 for the Safety for Gas, Vapor Detector and Sensors. Also tested to UL 2075 using UL 2034 Sensitivity limits for carbon monoxide gas. CM-6 …

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Learn the Difference Between Proprietary and Nonproprietary Fire Alarm Systems

It is important to know the difference between Proprietary and Nonproprietary, especially regarding your fire, life and safety system. Proprietary might sound prestigious, but all that really means is that you will be tied into a long term relationship with your “proprietary” fire alarm service provider. What if that system …

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Diagnosing and Repairing Fire Alarm Ground Faults

When your fire alarm control panel reveals a ground fault, it must be addressed immediately by a licensed and certified fire alarm repair technician.  Only qualified repair technicians should troubleshoot or make repairs to energized circuits!  Do not leave your fire protection in a vulnerable or inoperable state due to …

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