Fire & Life Safety FAQ

Fire Detection Systems

• Are commercial fire alarms connected to fire stations?
• Are the Fire Alarm and Smoke Detectors Connected?
• Are there fire code requirements for buildings under construction?
• Do commercial kitchens need carbon monoxide detectors?
• In the context of fire safety, what does PASS stand for?
• What are Aspirating Smoke Detectors?
• What are Emergency Control Functions?
• What are gas sensors?
• What are Ionization Smoke Detectors?
• What are Photoelectric Smoke Detectors?
• What are the 5 Types of Fires?
• What are the best commercial alarm systems?
• What are the Different Types of Fire Alarms?
• What Are the Two Most Common Smoke Detection Systems?
• What are the types of alarm-initiating devices?
• What does the Fire Detection System do?
• What Does UL Listed Mean?
• What fire alarm system do I need?
• What is a fire control unit?
• What is a Fire Detection System?
• What is a Public Safety signal booster?
• What is a Trouble Indication?
• What is a wireless fire alarm system?
• What is the difference between a fire alarm and a smoke detector?
• What is the difference between fire alarm systems and fire detection systems?
• What is the difference between the two BDAs: Class A Channelized vs. Class B Band Selective?
• What is the function of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors?
• Where are the manual call points placed?
• Why is My Control Panel Beeping?

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General Questions

• Are fire alarm systems required with fire sprinkler systems?
• Do I need monitoring for my Commercial Fire Detection system?
• How do I know what type of fire detection system my building needs?
• What are the benefits of consulting a fire protection contractor?
• What are the objectives of passive fire protection materials?
• What is a Commercial Carbon Monoxide Detection System?
• What is a Nurse Call Station?
• What is an elevator recall button?
• What is an emergency communication system?
• What is fire safety?
• What Types of Buildings Require Fire Alarms?
• Where are Fire Extinguishers Required in a Commercial Building?
• Why is fire safety equipment red?

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Inspection

• Can I Prepare for an Inspection?
• How Often Are Fire Detection Systems Inspected?
• How Often Do Fire Extinguishers Need to be Inspected?
• How often should a commercial fire alarm be upgraded?
• What Are The IBC Occupancy Use Groups?
• What Are The Inspection Requirements for Aurora, Illinois?
• What Are The Inspection Requirements for Chicago, Illinois?
• What are the most common code violations?
• What Components of a Fire System Are Covered By IBC?
• What is a fire safety consultant?
• What Must Be Included in a Building’s Fire Safety Plan?

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NFPA

• Are Smoke Detectors required with sprinklers?
• Does the Building Code require BDAs for Police and Fire Departments?
• What are NFPA’s requirements for an annunciator at FACP, or is FACP monitoring adequate?
• What Does NFPA Say About NFPA 72?
• What is a fire safety audit?
• What Is NFPA 5000?
• What is the NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke Control Systems?
• What is the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem?

Notifier

• Is HRSS a NOTIFIER® Distributor?

Security

• Does My Commercial Security System Still Work When the Power Goes Out?
• How can I prevent theft at my business?
• How Do Key Card Door Entry Systems Work?
• Is there a difference between RFID & NFC Access Controls?
• What are PoE cameras?
• What are the 4 types of access control?
• What are the main components of a security system?
• What is an integrated security system?
• What is Needed to Keep Security Systems Working in a Power Outage?
• Where are video surveillance systems not allowed in businesses?

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