It’s a fact that the leading cause of death in fires is smoke inhalation which causes suffocation by depleting a person’s valuable oxygen. Smoke also reduces visibility to find safe exits and impairs the visibility of firefighters searching the premises. This is a deadly combination, with a high fatality rate…
Notifier® by Honeywell is one of the most recognized names in fire and life safety, offering new and innovative ways to protect lives and property. The Notifier® life safety mobile System Manager offers busy property owners and managers on-the-go solutions to streamline life safety system management. System Manager is a…
Fire-Lite® Alarms is part of the Honeywell Group, recognized for producing superior fire, life and safety systems used worldwide. Fire-Lite was founded in 1952 and was the first company to bring addressable fire alarm control panels to market. Fire-Lite is one of the best known names in fire safety, manufacturing…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is also called “the silent killer” because this dangerous gas is nearly impossible to detect without professional sensing equipment. CO is a tasteless, odorless gas resulting from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and is highly toxic. CO interferes with the body’s normal circulation of oxygen which…
Remember the old Notifier AFP100, AFP200 and the AFP300? There are 1000s of these panels in the Chicago Metro area. These panels have more than 25+ years of history and are still out there in the marketplace protecting buildings. Well sometimes all good things come to an end and we…
Low Frequency notification appliances provide a life-saving value to sleeping occupants. Through NFPA funded research, it has been found that the 520 Hz square wave signal is the most effective at waking sleeping occupants. Six different signals were tested, and the 520 Hz had the highest waking rate of 92…
Safety Technology International (STI) makes a variety of items to prevent false fire alarms, vandalism and theft. In relation to daycares and schools a few specific products of STI’s are essential when installing or replacing a life safety system in the facility. The first one is the Universal Stopper. These…
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…
Notifier offers four different monitor modules all of which address a variety of applications. The FMM-1 is a standard sized 4×4 monitor module that fits in a standard 4×4 electrical box. This monitor module provides either a two or four-wire supervision with supervision distances up to 300 feet of wire.…
Smoke Duct Detection with Safe Detection ASD Air Sampling System Why to consider air sampling for the detection smoke in duct applications. Air Sampling provides a proactive stream of air flow for earlier warning even when the air handing system is shut down. Air Sampling provides favorable smoke detection in…
