The fire alarm and signaling industry is continually evolving, necessitating updates to fire and life safety codes. The 2025 edition of NFPA 72 reflects the industry’s response to new opportunities and risks brought by technological advancements. Key areas of focus include cybersecurity, remote access, battery technologies, and new detection methods. …
Commercial property owners are responsible for protecting the lives of all occupants by making sure their building is equipped with a commercial fire alarm system that is both robust and fully functional. But, having a robust fire alarm system is not always enough; it is just as important that the …
High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) can assist you with all your commercial fire alarm system needs. We have been proudly serving the Chicagoland area for over 30 years and specialize in the custom design, installation, and monitoring of commercial fire and life safety systems that are code-compliant and meet your …
Fire safety is a critical aspect of building management and facility maintenance. It encompasses a set of practices, procedures, and systems aimed at preventing the outbreak of fires and ensuring the safety of people, property, and the environment. Get A Quote Share It!
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 …
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!
ONYXWorks® is a single-point-of-control workstation that integrates fire and security systems over a single network. Share It!
Your commercial fire alarm system should be designed around your building structure and business operations to provide safety and code compliance for your unique business type. For example, commercial restaurants will require specific fire suppression systems to deal with kitchen fires effectively. Nursing homes require fire detection systems designed to …
Emergency control functions allow a fire alarm system to communicate with your commercial building’s system to assist in the evacuation process of building occupants. The emergency control functions communicate signals to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) if certain areas of the building need to be restricted or shut down …
NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire panels are bringing the latest technology to their N16e and N16x fire panels for integrated fire protection solutions. These panels offer fully scalable options allowing you to configure your system to accommodate anything from small-scale businesses to larger-scale businesses that require a multitude of devices on a …
