This article was previously published on 1/20/2017 and updated on 6/3/2025 How Photoelectric Smoke Detectors Work and Why Dust Trips Them Photoelectric, or photoelectronic, smoke detectors use a simple but powerful principle: they shine a beam of light inside a sensing chamber and watch to see when particles …
In large and complex facilities like hospital campuses or high-rise office buildings, traditional fire alarm systems can pose significant challenges during emergencies. When a fire breaks out, multiple alarms may sound simultaneously without a centralized system to pinpoint the exact location, causing delays for emergency responders. This loss of crucial …
This article was published on 4-5-17 and updated on 1-28-25 In large, complex facilities such as hospital campuses or high-rise office buildings, traditional fire alarm systems can create significant challenges during emergencies. When a fire occurs, multiple alarms may activate without a centralized system to identify the source. This …
This article was published on 3-21-17 and updated on 1-21-25 The proper fire alarm system design and placement of strobes to provide visual notification is a critical component of fire alarm strobe requirements. Fire alarm strobe lights help to ensure effective communication, particularly for the hearing impaired, and ensure …
This article was published on 3-1-17 and updated on 1-14-25 Protecting the lives of occupants and families in multifamily residential buildings is an extremely important obligation for building owners and must include ADA compliance. Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be a top priority for …
This article was published on 7/18/2017 and updated on 12/2/2024.Audio evacuation systems play an essential role in safeguarding lives during emergencies by providing clear and direct instructions to building occupants. In high-stress situations, particularly in large or high-rise structures, simply sounding an alarm is often not enough to ensure an …
This article was published on 7/24/2017 and updated on 11/21/2024 Fire safety systems play a critical role in protecting lives and property, especially in commercial buildings where a fire can have devastating consequences. One of the most important components of any fire safety strategy is the early detection of fire …
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Fire and life safety is a critical component for any commercial property and is something that can always be enhanced as new technology and programs are introduced to the market. Commercial fire and life safety systems are often complex with a lot of moving parts to achieve a cohesive and …
This article was published on January 4, 2017 and updated on October 4, 2023 One of the most important components of a commercial building’s security is the fire alarm system. A healthy and robust fire alarm system helps prevent loss of life and loss of assets in a fire emergency. …
